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NVIDIA DLSS 5 debuts in NBA 2K27 with RTX 50 series support
NVIDIA has officially launched DLSS 5, featuring 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, with NBA 2K27 serving as the first title to support the technology. Currently, official support is limited to the GeForce RTX 50 series and GeForce NOW Ultimate. However, NVIDIA has indicated intentions to expand support to the RTX 40 series in the future, though no specific timeline has been provided.
The technology aims to enhance visual fidelity by improving lighting, shadows, and material textures. While NVIDIA claims the RTX 5090 can achieve up to 370 FPS at 4K resolution in NBA 2K27, testing indicates significant performance and power trade-offs. Some reports note substantial increases in power consumption, and unofficial tests show frame rate drops in certain configurations.
In the modding community, developer Daniel Blanco has released a tool called DLSS-NR on AMD, which allows the neural rendering technology to run on AMD Radeon RX 9000 and RX 7000 series cards. While this demonstrates technical compatibility, performance on AMD hardware remains low, with some tests showing frame rates dropping significantly when the feature is enabled.
The release has also sparked debate regarding artistic integrity. While some developers, such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra, defend the technology as a tool to realize artistic visions, others have expressed concerns over the impact of AI-driven visual changes on a game's original aesthetic.
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AMD · DLSS 5 · Daniel Blanco · Daniel Vávra · GeForce RTX 40 Series · GeForce RTX 50 series · GeForce RTX 50-series · GeForce RTX 5090 · NBA 2K27 · Nvidia
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Modder Daniel Blanco released a tool called DLSS-NR on AMD that allows DLSS 5 to run on AMD Radeon RX 9000 and RX 7000 series cards. www.tarreo.com · www.hardwarecooking.fr · genk.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology utilizes 3D-Guided Neural Rendering to improve lighting, shadows, and material textures. techfokus.rs · www.tokenpost.kr · actualitesjeuxvideo.fr · gameluster.com
- [DISPUTED] Testing shows that enabling DLSS 5 significantly increases power consumption, with the RTX 5090 increasing from 417W to 561W at 4K resolution. techfokus.rs · emmepress.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] NBA 2K27 is the first video game to officially support DLSS 5. techfokus.rs · www.tokenpost.kr · actualitesjeuxvideo.fr · emmepress.com · gameluster.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] NVIDIA intends to expand official DLSS 5 support to the GeForce RTX 40 series, though no specific release date has been set. www.tokenpost.kr · gameluster.com · www.it-boltwise.de · emmepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Several indie developers, including the creators of Replaced and Planet of Lana 2, have protested against DLSS 5, citing concerns over artistic integrity. www.everyeye.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra defended DLSS 5 against critics, stating it helps realize artistic visions. thegeek.games
- [● 2 SOURCES] An MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC model reportedly suffered melted cables during DLSS 5 testing due to power consumption reaching 613.5W. www.donanimhaber.com · techfokus.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] NVIDIA claims the GeForce RTX 5090 can reach up to 370 FPS in NBA 2K27 at 4K resolution using DLSS 5. techfokus.rs · emmepress.com