Good news for gamers! Nvidia is officially bringing its DLSS 5 AI rendering technology to older RTX 40-series GPUs, not just the upcoming RTX 50 series as initially thought.
Hey WondTech faithful, we've got some big news today regarding Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology! If you own an RTX 40-series graphics card, get ready for a potential upgrade. Nvidia is officially confirming that its new AI rendering tech, DLSS 5, is coming to older RTX 40 GPUs, a significant shift from their initial plans.
Originally, DLSS 5 was slated to launch with just a single game, exclusively on Nvidia's latest RTX 50 GPUs, and with developers holding full control over their artistic vision. This stance was a bit controversial, especially given gamers' natural desire for the latest tech.
However, as often happens in the tech world, an interesting development emerged. Modders had already unofficially ported a leaked version of DLSS 5 to run on almost anything, allowing users to crank sliders to the max. This clearly demonstrated that the technology had much wider potential than initially believed.
Now, Nvidia is changing its game plan. Nvidia spokesperson Rajal Maharaj confirms to 'The Verge' that while DLSS 5 will still launch first on RTX 50 GPUs, it's officially coming to older RTX 40-series GPUs as well. This means a much larger base of gamers will be able to benefit from this new technology, which promises improved performance and image quality.
What does this mean for you? If you own an RTX 40 card, you won't need to immediately upgrade to the new RTX 50 series to experience DLSS 5. You'll be able to enjoy its enhancements in your favorite games, potentially giving your current card a longer lifespan and more value. However, it's important to note that Nvidia won't give gamers full control over the technology; control will remain with developers, unlike what the modders achieved. Nvidia's current focus is on optimizing performance for the GeForce RTX 50 Series, but expanding support to the RTX 40 series is truly great news for gamers. Stay tuned for more details!
Originally, DLSS 5 was slated to launch with just a single game, exclusively on Nvidia's latest RTX 50 GPUs, and with developers holding full control over their artistic vision. This stance was a bit controversial, especially given gamers' natural desire for the latest tech.
However, as often happens in the tech world, an interesting development emerged. Modders had already unofficially ported a leaked version of DLSS 5 to run on almost anything, allowing users to crank sliders to the max. This clearly demonstrated that the technology had much wider potential than initially believed.
Now, Nvidia is changing its game plan. Nvidia spokesperson Rajal Maharaj confirms to 'The Verge' that while DLSS 5 will still launch first on RTX 50 GPUs, it's officially coming to older RTX 40-series GPUs as well. This means a much larger base of gamers will be able to benefit from this new technology, which promises improved performance and image quality.
What does this mean for you? If you own an RTX 40 card, you won't need to immediately upgrade to the new RTX 50 series to experience DLSS 5. You'll be able to enjoy its enhancements in your favorite games, potentially giving your current card a longer lifespan and more value. However, it's important to note that Nvidia won't give gamers full control over the technology; control will remain with developers, unlike what the modders achieved. Nvidia's current focus is on optimizing performance for the GeForce RTX 50 Series, but expanding support to the RTX 40 series is truly great news for gamers. Stay tuned for more details!
