Nvidia's controversial, face-changing, gen-AI DLSS 5 tech releases tomorrow for one game, and seems to tank frame-rates
Nvidia's DLSS 5 tech is live in NBA 2K27, but early tests show frame-rate drops
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DLSS 5 launched as scheduled on September 3, debuting in NBA 2K27 and later appearing in several other titles. Early tests reported noticeable performance drops, with RTX 4090 showing a 33% FPS loss and longer frame times, and a power‑connector limitation potentially constraining the RTX 5090.
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Nvidia's DLSS 5 tech launches tomorrow in NBA 2K27. Eurogamer.net describes it as controversial, face-changing, gen-AI.
GameGPU reports that DLSS 5 causes frame rates to drop by 33% and frame times to increase by 50% on the GeForce RTX 4090. Wccftech suggests a single 12V-2×6 power connector may be limiting the GeForce RTX 5090's performance.
Nvidia's own announcement lists several other games that will support DLSS 5, including STAR WARS Zero Company™, Onimusha: Way of the Sword & The Blood of Dawnwalker.
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When does DLSS 5 launch?
DLSS 5 launches September 3rd in NBA 2K27.
Which games will support DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 will support NBA 2K27, STAR WARS Zero Company™, Onimusha: Way of the Sword & The Blood of Dawnwalker.
What are the performance impacts of DLSS 5?
According to GameGPU, DLSS 5 causes frame rates to drop by 33% and frame times to increase by 50% on the GeForce RTX 4090.
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