NVIDIA’s latest innovation, DLSS 4.5, has made headlines following its unveiling during the company’s CES presentation. This cutting-edge technology promises to elevate gaming visuals to unprecedented levels, with sources indicating its compatibility through a newly released driver and NVIDIA App update. This means that games already supporting older DLSS versions can now harness the power of the 2nd-generation Transformer model, offering image quality that rivals, or even exceeds, native resolutions. Notable titles such as “Red Dead Redemption 2” and the acclaimed “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” are set to benefit immensely from this advancement.
Game-Changing Video Quality
A compelling video by Bang4BuckPC Gamer on YouTube showcases the potential of DLSS 4.5, comparing its Performance Mode running on an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU and RTX 5090 GPU against native 4K resolutions. This demonstration highlights a significant improvement in image clarity, particularly in elements like foliage and hair, though some noise persists in reflections due to the lower base resolution. Overall, the 2nd-generation Transformer model makes a strong case for DLSS 4.5 as a superior upscaling option.
Future Enhancements and Competition
The forthcoming release of NVIDIA’s 6x MFG (Multi-Frame Generation) this Spring promises to further enhance gaming experiences by generating multiple frames for each one rendered, significantly boosting frame rates. However, this feature will be exclusive to the RTX 50 series. Meanwhile, the PC community has noted AMD’s need to catch up, as comments from users like FrameRateX suggest that DLSS 4.5 puts NVIDIA ahead in the upscaling race.