All articles tagged with #gaming graphics
PCMag tests Nvidia's DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, finding photorealistic improvements that dramatically elevate scenes in Oblivion Remastered and other titles, while also stoking controversy over AI-driven imagery and potential performance costs; the tech is early and currently demonstrated with dual RTX 5090 GPUs, with Nvidia promising developer control and broad support from studios like Bethesda, Capcom, and Ubisoft.
At GTC 2026 Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5, an optional AI-powered feature that fuses geometry control with generative AI via neural rendering; CEO Jensen Huang said critics are completely wrong, stressing its controllability by developers and that it isn’t post-processing. Partners like Bethesda, Capcom, Ubisoft and others showcased early demos and confirmed games (including Starfield and Resident Evil Requiem) set to use DLSS 5 this fall, with artists retaining final control to shape visuals.
Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 uses a transformer-based upscaling model that can turn ultra-low-resolution games (even a 240p Oblivion render) into playable 720p visuals, and can push 720p titles like Hellblade II toward near-4K quality on RTX GPUs from 2060 onward, though fine details such as thin lines and foliage may smear with upscaling.
Nvidia's beta DLSS 4.5 update for GeForce GPUs offers notable performance boosts and visual enhancements in games like Cyberpunk 2077, with an average FPS increase of 3-7 and improved image quality, especially in Performance and Ultra Performance modes. The update features a new transformer model for Super Resolution and multi-frame generation modes, making games run faster and look better. Users can try the beta by updating their Nvidia app, opting into beta features, and enabling DLSS 4.5 in game settings.
The article discusses the potential for gaming laptops to rival desktop PCs in graphics performance through the development of dockable external GPUs (eGPUs) that are portable, easy to connect, and powerful enough to transform lightweight laptops or handhelds into full desktop gaming experiences, highlighting current innovations and future possibilities in this space.
Mark Cerny announced that the PS5 Pro will receive a major upgrade in 2026 with a new upscaler replacing the current PSSR tech, developed in collaboration with AMD and based on AMD's FSR 4 technology, promising significantly improved graphics upscaling for games.