NVIDIA has once again pushed the boundaries of gaming technology with the introduction of DLSS 4 at CES 2025. This latest iteration of Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) brings groundbreaking advancements in performance, image quality, and efficiency, particularly for the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. Here are the key points from the announcement:
- Multi Frame Generation:
- Generates up to three additional frames per traditionally rendered frame.
- Boosts frame rates by up to 8X over traditional rendering.
- Enables 4K 240 FPS fully ray-traced gaming on the GeForce RTX 5090.
- Transformer-Based AI Models:
- Replaces Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with transformer-based models, the same architecture used in AI systems like ChatGPT.
- Improves temporal stability, reduces ghosting, and enhances detail in motion.
- Performance and Efficiency:
- 40% faster AI model with 30% less VRAM usage.
- 5th Generation Tensor Cores with 2.5X more AI processing power.
- Hardware Flip Metering for smoother frame pacing.
- Upgrades for All RTX GPUs:
- DLSS Ray Reconstruction, Super Resolution, and DLAA receive transformer-based upgrades.
- Frame Generation improvements for both RTX 40 Series and RTX 50 Series GPUs.
- Image Quality Improvements:
- Enhanced Ray Reconstruction for better lighting and reflections in ray-traced games.
- Super Resolution beta release for testing and feedback.
- Game Support:
- 75 games and apps will support Multi Frame Generation at launch.
NVIDIA has
once again redefined the gaming landscape with the introduction of DLSS
4, the latest evolution of its Deep Learning Super Sampling technology.
Designed exclusively for the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs,
DLSS 4 brings Multi Frame Generation, transformer-based AI
models, and a host of performance and image quality enhancements that
promise to revolutionize gaming. Let’s dive into what makes DLSS 4 a
game-changer for gamers and developers alike.
Multi
Frame Generation: A Quantum Leap in Performance
The star
of DLSS 4 is Multi Frame Generation, a groundbreaking feature that
generates up to three additional frames for every
traditionally rendered frame. This innovation works in tandem with existing
DLSS technologies to deliver up to 8X faster frame rates compared
to traditional rendering methods.
For
gamers, this means 4K gaming at 240 FPS with full ray tracing
enabled—a feat previously unimaginable. Titles like Warhammer 40,000:
Darktide have already demonstrated a 10% performance boost and 400MB
less VRAM usage at 4K max settings, showcasing the efficiency of DLSS
4.
Transformer-Based
AI Models: Smarter, Faster, Better
DLSS 4
introduces the first real-time application of transformer-based AI
models in gaming. These models, which power advanced AI systems like
ChatGPT, replace the older Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) used in
previous DLSS versions.
The
result? Improved temporal stability, reduced ghosting,
and higher detail in motion. For example, in Alan Wake 2,
the new transformer model eliminates shimmering on power lines, reduces
ghosting on fan blades, and enhances the stability of chainlink fences,
creating a more immersive gaming experience.
Performance
and Efficiency: Doing More with Less
DLSS 4
isn’t just about raw power—it’s also about efficiency. The new AI model
is 40% faster and uses 30% less VRAM, making it
ideal for high-performance gaming without compromising system resources.
The 5th
Generation Tensor Cores in the RTX 50 Series GPUs provide 2.5X
more AI processing power, enabling the GPU to handle five AI models
simultaneously (Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Multi Frame
Generation) within milliseconds.
Additionally, Hardware
Flip Metering ensures smoother frame pacing by shifting timing logic
to the display engine, eliminating the inconsistencies seen in DLSS 3.
Upgrades
for All RTX Gamers
While Multi
Frame Generation is exclusive to the RTX 50 Series, NVIDIA hasn’t
forgotten its existing users. DLSS 4 brings transformer-based upgrades to DLSS
Ray Reconstruction, Super Resolution, and DLAA for
all RTX GPUs.
Gamers on
the RTX 40 Series will also benefit from improved
Frame Generation, which boosts performance while reducing VRAM usage.
Image
Quality: A Visual Feast
DLSS 4
doesn’t just make games faster—it makes them look better. The new Ray
Reconstruction model delivers stunning lighting and
reflections in ray-traced games, while the Super Resolution beta
offers better temporal stability and higher detail in
motion.
For
example, in Cyberpunk 2077, the transformer model enhances the
clarity of neon lights and reduces artifacts in fast-moving scenes, making
Night City more vibrant and lifelike than ever.
Game
Support: A Growing Ecosystem
At
launch, 75 games and apps will support Multi Frame
Generation, with more titles expected to join the list. Popular games
like Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed, and Starfield are
already confirmed to receive DLSS 4 upgrades, ensuring gamers have plenty of
options to experience the technology.
Conclusion:
The Future of Gaming Starts Now
NVIDIA
DLSS 4 is more than just an upgrade—it’s a paradigm shift in
gaming technology. With Multi Frame Generation, transformer-based
AI models, and unprecedented performance and efficiency, DLSS 4
sets a new standard for what’s possible in gaming.
