Nvidia has updated DLSS 5 to run two times faster while shrinking its neural rendering model footprint by 24 percent to roughly 118 million parameters, according to Tom’s Hardware. The October update also cuts 4K VRAM usage by 20 percent and halves the GPU overhead compared to the September model at similar visual fidelity, as reported by The Verge. This milestone marks a 10x performance leap since March.
NBA 2K27 and Hogwarts Legacy Receive DLSS 5 Updates
The revised DLSS 5 model debuts in NBA 2K27 on October 16th, bringing a 3D-Guided Neural Rendering approach that lifts frame rates by up to 1.4x on supported RTX GPUs and upcoming RTX Spark systems, according to KitGuru. Nvidia will also bring DLSS 5 to Hogwarts Legacy on November 5th, alongside a release in Where Winds Meet later that month.
Early controversy surrounding DLSS 5 centered on gen AI facial transformations in games like Hogwarts Legacy and Resident Evil Requiem, which the original source noted made characters look significantly older or yassified. Nvidia’s newly published comparison screenshots show that these facial and environmental modifications have been substantially toned down for the upcoming November release, matching the subtle adjustments seen in NBA 2K27. “The DLSS 5 October update shrinks the footprint by 24 percent to roughly 118 million parameters while reducing 4K VRAM usage by 20 percent,” says Nvidia’s Andrew Burnes. This new DLSS 5 model “will ship by default with future DLSS 5 games.”
Nvidia maintains that developers retain detailed artistic control over DLSS 5 implementation within their titles. Tom’s Hardware notes the technology continues support on RTX 50-series hardware, GeForce NOW, and the new RTX Spark laptop lineup.
Preset C Brings Faster Frame Generation to RTX 40 and 50 Series
The updated system replaces the previous optical flow model used for UI elements and ray tracing with a lighter algorithm. Nvidia states the change involves minor trade-offs in image quality while increasing speeds across standard Frame Generation, Multi-Frame Generation, and Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the faster DLSS 5 model release?
The updated DLSS 5 model launches on October 16th, debuting first in NBA 2K27 and shipping by default with future DLSS 5 titles, according to The Verge and Tom’s Hardware.
How much VRAM does the DLSS 5 October update save?
The October update reduces 4K VRAM usage by 20 percent while shrinking the total model footprint to approximately 118 million parameters, as reported by Tom’s Hardware.
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