By Andrew Burnes on January 27, 2023 | Featured Stories GeForce RTX GPUs GeForce RTX Laptops NVIDIA DLSS NVIDIA RTX Ray Tracing
NVIDIA DLSS has revolutionized graphics rendering, using AI and GeForce RTX Tensor Cores to boost frame rates while delivering crisp, high quality images that rival native resolution. And DLSS 3 adds new Frame Generation technology to multiply performance.
DLSS 3 adoption continues to accelerate, with 6 new games adding support in the next few weeks, including Dying Light 2 Stay Human, HITMAN 3, Dakar Desert Rally, Deliver Us Mars, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and PERISH.
And there’s a bunch more DLSS 3 games coming down the pipe, too, including Atomic Heart, ILL SPACE, THRONE AND LIBERTY, The Day Before, Tower of Fantasy, Warhaven, and Witchfire, which we announced earlier this month.
NVIDIA DLSS 3 Multiplies Frame Rates
Powered by new hardware capabilities of the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, DLSS 3 generates entirely new high quality frames, rather than just pixels.
Through a process detailed in full in our NVIDIA DLSS 3 article, DLSS 3 combines DLSS Super Resolution technology and DLSS Frame Generation to reconstruct 7/8ths of the displayed pixels, accelerating performance.
In GPU-limited games, DLSS 2 Super Resolution technology can increase your frame rates by up to 2X. With DLSS 3, we can multiply performance.
Certain games make extensive use of the CPU which can limit performance. DLSS 3 operates on the GPU, bypassing CPU bottlenecks and boosting frame rates. In Microsoft Flight Simulator, for example, DLSS 3 boosts frame rates by up to 2X.
DLSS 3 games are backwards compatible with DLSS 2 technology - developers simply integrate DLSS 3, and DLSS 2, also known as DLSS Super Resolution, is supported by default. Additionally, integrations of DLSS 3 also include NVIDIA Reflex, reducing system latency for all GeForce RTX users, making games more responsive.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns DLSS 3 Update Available Now
From the creators of the critically-acclaimed tactical XCOM series comes Marvel’s Midnight Suns, where the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG combines with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a card-based tactics game. Set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe, you will forge unbreakable bonds with legendary Marvel Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors in the fight against the world’s greatest threat yet… the demonic forces of Lilith and the elder god Chthon.
Launched last month to critical acclaim, VGC awarded Marvel’s Midnight Suns with a 5 out of 5, calling it a “modern strategy classic;” PC Gamer said it was “completely brilliant” and scored it an 88 out of 100, and Rock Paper Shotgun called it “one of the best superhero games full stop.”
At launch, Marvel’s Midnight Suns boasted immersive, ray-traced ambient occlusion and ray-traced reflections effects, improving the fidelity and spectacle of battles, and adding detail to your exploration of the heroes’ home base. To ensure the highest levels of performance, NVIDIA DLSS 2 was available alongside ray tracing, andnow Marvel’s Midnight Suns is upgrading to NVIDIA DLSS 3, further accelerating performance for GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers.
When activated, DLSS 3 multiplies performance on GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards by up to 2.2X. Without DLSS 3, performance becomes CPU limited at 70-80 FPS, preventing players from utilizing the full capabilities of their systems. With DLSS 3, we blow past the limit and deliver a significantly faster, more fluid experience for GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers.
Alongsidethis game update, which includes DLSS 3, 2K and Firaxis Games also released a new DLC featuring Deadpool, everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth, who teams up with the Midnight Suns! With Marvel’s Midnight Suns - The Good, the Bad, and the Undead*, you can add Deadpool to your roster, play new story missions, encounter new enemies, unlock and add Deadpool’s Abbey upgrade to your homebase, and experience Deadpool’s trademark banter with the rest of the game’s roster.
*This content requires Marvel's Midnight Suns to play and is included in the Season Pass.
HITMAN World of Assassination DLSS 3 Update Available Now
IO Interactive’s critically acclaimed HITMAN 3 introduced support for DLSS 2, ray-traced opaque reflections, and ray-traced shadows, last year. Now, alongside the HITMAN World of Assassination update, DLSS 3 has been added. When DLSS 3 is enabled, 4K performance with a GeForce RTX 4090 will be boosted by 2.4X to 162 FPS, and with a GeForce RTX 4080 increased by 2.7X to 127 FPS. With a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at 1440p, DLSS 3 increases performance by 2.1X and delivers 145 FPS.
Download and play the HITMAN World of Assassination demo on Steam to see the difference DLSS 3, DLSS 2 and ray tracing makes, or stealth your way through the entire game on Game Pass for PC.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human DLSS 3 Upgrade Arrives January 31st
Since its launch last February, Dying Light 2 Stay Human has boasted a bevy of beautiful, game-changing ray-traced effects, which were accelerated by DLSS 2 Super Resolution. From January 31st, GeForce RTX 40 Series players can multiply frame rates thanks to the addition of DLSS 3. With DLSS 3 enabled, 4K performance with a GeForce RTX 4090 will be boosted by 2.8X to 186 FPS, and with a GeForce RTX 4080 increased by 2.9X to 135 FPS. With a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at 1440p, DLSS 3 increases performance by almost 2X and delivers 135 FPS.
GeForce gamers: alongside the launch of DLSS 3, you can snag free in-game gear from GeForce Rewards:
Starting January 31st, you can get the complimentary Dying Light 2 Stay Human Post-Apo Gear Set via GeForce Experience, our free application that optimizes game settings, updates your drivers, and enables you to stream and capture your gameplay. All you need to do is follow a few simple steps:
- If you don’t have one already, create an NVIDIA account. You can use Google and other simple sign in options, and during the process you can opt-in to our GeForce Reward giveaways
- If you're already registered with NVIDIA, head to your account page and check that you’ve opted in to GeForce rewards, or click here to enroll
- Download and install GeForce Experience if you haven’t already got it, and log in
To access the reward, open GeForce Experience - if you’re using a GeForce GTX 10 Series, GeForce GTX 16 Series, or GeForce RTX desktop, GPU or laptop, you’ll receive a GeForce Reward notification on the top right corner of the app. Click it and follow the steps to acquire a code that you’ll redeem on Techland’s website here. Once you’ve followed the instructions, you’ll find the gear in your in-game stash after the Prologue.
Deliver Us Mars Launches With DLSS 3 & Ray Tracing February 2nd
Deliver Us The Moon from KeokeN Interactive was one of the first DLSS 2 games with advanced ray tracing capabilities when released back in 2019. On February 2nd, the game’s story continues in the sequel, Deliver Us Mars.
Set 10 years after Deliver Us The Moon, you’ll head to Mars after receiving a distress call, for a mission that may save humanity. On a GeForce RTX PC or laptop, you can enable DLSS 3, NVIDIA Reflex, ray-traced reflections, and ray-traced shadows, for the fastest, most responsive, and most immersive experience possible.
Using DLSS 3, GeForce RTX gamers can more than double performance in Deliver Us Mars at 4K. When DLSS 3 is enabled, 4K performance with a GeForce RTX 4090 will be boosted by 2.4X to 180 FPS, and with a GeForce RTX 4080 increased by 2.8X to 153 FPS.
PERISH Available February 2nd With DLSS 3 & Ray Tracing
ITEM42 and HandyGames' PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player co-op first-person shooter launching February 2nd. Slay hordes of creatures on the scorched sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.
GeForce RTX gamers can accelerate performance from day 1 with DLSS 3, enhance the action with ray-traced reflections and shadows, and minimize system latency for the most responsive shooting possible thanks to the inclusion of NVIDIA Reflex.
When DLSS 3 is enabled, 4K performance with a GeForce RTX 4090 will be boosted by 2.4X to 155 FPS, and with a GeForce RTX 4080 increased by 2.5X to 117 FPS. With a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at 1440p, DLSS 3 increases performance by almost 2X and delivers 148 FPS.
Dakar Desert Rally DLSS 3 Update Available Now
Take to the desert to compete in the world’s most demanding rally race, replicated in unprecedented detail by developer Saber Porto. Compete offline, or in online multiplayer races, using motorbikes, cars, trucks, quads and side-by-side vehicles in Dakar Desert Rally.
Having launched with DLSS 2 and NVIDIA Reflex in October, Dakar Desert Rally upgraded to DLSS 3 on January 19th, further boosting performance on GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards.
Check out our DLSS 3-enhanced gameplay video below to see DLSS 3 in action:
Dead Space Out Today With DLSS 2 & Ray Tracing
The sci-fi survival-horror classic Dead Space returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up to offer a deeper, more immersive experience. The remake is available today bringing jaw-dropping visual fidelity, suspenseful atmospheric audio, and improvements to gameplay while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Isaac Clarke is an everyman engineer on a mission to repair a vast mining ship, the USG Ishimura, only to discover something has gone horribly wrong. The ship's crew has been slaughtered and Isaac’s beloved partner, Nicole, is lost somewhere on board.
To ensure you can experience Dead Space with maximum immersion, at the highest levels of detail, with ray-traced ambient occlusion effects enabled, activate NVIDIA DLSS 2 on your GeForce RTX PC, laptop or graphics card for a performance boost of up to 63%.
As Always, There’s More To Come
NVIDIA DLSS is now supported in over 260 released games and apps, and each month that number grows ever higher.
Now, there’s NVIDIA DLSS 3 and its new Optical Multi Frame Generation technology that multiplies performance, whether bottlenecks are a result of the CPU or GPU. With DLSS 3, you’ll have ultimate performance in every supported game.
Stay tuned to GeForce.com for further information about the release of NVIDIA DLSS 3 for the latest and greatest games, because there are many more to come in the near future.
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NVIDIA DLSS 3 Launching In Another 6 Games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns & HITMAN 3? ›
HITMAN World of Assassination DLSS 3 Update Available Now
Now, alongside the HITMAN World of Assassination update, DLSS 3 has been added. When DLSS 3 is enabled, 4K performance with a GeForce RTX 4090 will be boosted by 2.4X to 162 FPS, and with a GeForce RTX 4080 increased by 2.7X to 127 FPS.
HITMAN World of Assassination DLSS 3 Update Available Now
Now, alongside the HITMAN World of Assassination update, DLSS 3 has been added. When DLSS 3 is enabled, 4K performance with a GeForce RTX 4090 will be boosted by 2.4X to 162 FPS, and with a GeForce RTX 4080 increased by 2.7X to 127 FPS.
Upcoming games with DLSS 3 support include high-profile titles Diablo IV, Forza Horizon 5, and Redfall – and Unreal Engine 5.2 Integration is also coming.
How many games support DLSS 3? ›There are currently over 25 games that are playable now, with many more coming. High profile titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5 have recently received DLSS 3 updates, along with new releases such as Hogwarts Legacy.
How do I enable DLSS 3.0 on my 3080? ›- Check your GPU drivers are up to date.
- Boot up a DLSS compatible game.
- Head to the graphics settings.
- Enable DLSS.
- Start playing the game.
- Use FPS counter to check performance.
As a result, frame rates get boosted immensely, but input lag is heavily increased due to the waiting time of holding back both frames to generate the AI frame. To counter this, Nvidia is requiring all DLSS 3-enabled games to feature Nvidia reflex technology, to keep input lag down as low as possible.
What does DLSS 3.0 do? ›NVIDIA DLSS 3: AI-Powered Performance Multiplier Boosts Frame Rates By Up To 4X. NVIDIA DLSS revolutionized graphics by using AI super resolution and Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX GPUs to boost frame rates while delivering crisp, high quality images that rival native resolution.
Is DLSS 3.0 only for 40-series? ›Nvidia DLSS 3 Only Works With GeForce RTX 40-Series GPUs — For Now.
What is the difference between DLSS and DLSS 3? ›While DLSS 1 and DLSS 2 utilised AI to upscale lower resolution frames to higher resolutions, decreasing rendering loads, DLSS 3 moves things in a different direction by using AI to generate whole frames, creating new intermediate frames between traditionally rendered frames to act as a framerate multiplier.
Does DLSS 3 look better? ›While the tech shouldn't be used as a crutch or excuse for poor optimization, when a high-end system is performance limited to around 60 to 80 FPS even on lower settings, DLSS 3 frame generation can make the game look smoother in these scenarios.
How do I activate DLSS 3? ›
In Cyberpunk 2077, to enable DLSS 3, you'll need to head to graphics in the settings menu and then set DLSS Frame Generation to on.
What are the disadvantages of DLSS 3? ›On the downside, DLSS 3 leads to annoyances such as loss of detail, graphical artifacting, and a fat latency penalty.
What are the downsides of DLSS 3? ›The technology does not handle UI elements well, and fast motion can cause flickering, sizzling, blur or ghosting. The lower the final frame rate, the more noticeable these issues will be. Not only does DLSS 3 feel slow at 60 FPS, it also suffers from noticeable artifacts.
Does RTX 3080 support DLSS 3? ›Unfortunately, DLSS 3 is only available for Nvidia's new RTX 40 series GPUs since the previous RTX 30 series cards lack the required hardware to use DLSS 3.
Can RTX 3060 run DLSS 3? ›New Nvidia driver adds DLSS 3 to F1 22 and support for new RTX 3060 and 3060 Ti cards.
Why is DLSS 3.0 exclusive? ›The reason behind this limited compatibility stems from the fact that Nvidia DLSS 3.0 requires fourth-generation Tensor Cores and a new Optical Flow Accelerator, which are only found on GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards, like the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080.
Is DLSS 3 blurry? ›It has blurry and undefined edges on the DLSS 3 side. This can also lead to artifacting, such as ghosting when in motion.
Which DLSS mode is best? ›- The Quality mode offers higher image quality than the Performance mode.
- The Performance mode offers higher performance than the Quality mode.
- The Ultra Performance mode offers the highest performance increase. It is available for 8K resolution only.
DLSS 2 loses a smidge of the shadow and AO detail around vegetation, and DLSS 3 further adds to that shortcoming. As a result, patches of grass, bushes, and trees appear a little washed out. It's not easily noticeable, but it might bug you if you know what this stuff is supposed to look like.
Does DLSS look as good as 4K? ›DLSS 2.0 offers four times the resolution, allowing you to render games at 1080p while outputting them at 4K. More traditional super-resolution techniques can lead to artifacts and bugs in the eventual picture, but DLSS is designed to work with those errors to generate an even better-looking image.
What graphics card supports DLSS 3? ›
DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) version 3 is supported by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, including the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, 4080, and 4090. This latest version of DLSS offers improved image quality, increased performance, and support for a wider range of games.
Should I turn on DLSS in games? ›In many cases, using DLSS 2 on its highest 'Quality' setting can actually make games look even better than they do with native resolution rendering, while still improving FPS performance.
Is DLSS 3 on 20 series cards? ›That's because “DLSS 3 is powered by the new fourth-gen Tensor Cores and Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs,” Nvidia spokesperson Benjamin Berraondo confirmed in an email to The Verge. Previous generations of Nvidia GPUs, like the 30- and 20-series, lack this specific hardware needed for DLSS 3.
Does the RTX 2070 support DLSS 3? ›For now, DLSS 3 is only available on RTX 40-series GPUs. The company states it's theoretically possible(Opens in a new window) to enable it on older GPUs such as Ampere or Turing, but it would not run well. However, that didn't stop a Redditor from enabling it on their RTX 2070 GPU recently.
Does DLSS 3 require Gsync? ›DLSS 3 support of G-Sync works for both G-Sync Compatible and G-Sync Ultimate displays. If you still have tearing problems, you can enable V-Sync (manually) in combination with G-Sync.
Does DLSS sharpening decrease FPS? ›These image sharpening algorithms do not hinder the performance. A slight 2, 3 fps drop can be seen while running image sharpening algorithms, that almost negligible. RIS and DLSS can enhance the visual aspects of your gaming without affecting performance.
Does DLSS actually increase FPS? ›DEATH STRANDING - DLSS enables 100+ FPS at 1440p for all RTX GPUs, and can provide a smooth 60+ FPS at 4K. F1 2020 - DLSS enables 100+ FPS at 1080p for all RTX GPUs and smooth 60+ FPS at 4K with maximum settings for RTX 2060 Super and higher GPUs.
Will 4080 be better than 3080? ›At 4K resolution, the RTX 4080 is more than 55% faster than the RTX 3080 in traditional rasterization and when DLSS is enabled. Meanwhile, there's a 40% performance difference between the RTX 3080 Ti to the RTX 4080.
Is DLSS 3 available yet? ›A new update is available for PC users that adds DLSS 3, greatly improving frame rates in Cyberpunk 2077 at both 1440p and 4K. The DLSS 3 addition uses Nvidia's new Frame Generation technology, which is available exclusively on RTX 40-series GPUs.
Is DLSS 3 out yet? ›Cyberpunk 2077 with NVIDIA DLSS 3 is available now. Get the ultimate experience with our new, beyond fast GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards.
When did DLSS 3 come out? ›
If you prefer to wait for the official release of DLSS 3, that's arriving on November 11th alongside the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator Sim Update 11 and the game's new, much-anticipated 40th Anniversary content.
What games take advantage of DLSS? ›- A Plague Tale: Requiem.
- Atomic Heart.
- Bright Memory: Infinite.
- Cyberpunk 2077.
- Conqueror's Blade.
- Dakar Desert Rally.
- Deliver Us Mars.
- Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed.
FSR is AMD's answer to Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling (or DLSS), which is now on version 3 which uses frame interpolation to potential double framerates. FSR 3 was promised to also double framerates and it was assumed it would introduce frame interpolation.
Does DLSS increase GPU usage? ›DLSS will drop the usage down (in some cases) as its taking the load of the GPU, but can also just increase the FPS whilst still maxing out the GPU.
Is DLSS useless for 1080p? ›IF you are using a 1080p or a 1440p monitor, USE DLDSR with DLSS instead of native+TAA or Native+DLSS. Watch this video in entirety. DLDSR improves quality while allowing a comparable performance. In 1080p, DLSS renders at 720p in quality mode.
Why don't consoles use DLSS? ›DLSS, specifically, is an NVidia technology, and will only work on NVidia GPUs. There is currently only one console maker that uses NVidia GPUs, and that is Nintendo. The Nintendo Switch has an NVidia GPU, but it is too old and does not have enough machine learning power to run DLSS. The other consoles have AMD GPUs.
Does ray tracing worth it? ›To conclude, Ray Tracing is little more than a pretty upgrade that will change your gaming experience visually for the better if you play games that have amazing scenery. But for those competitive gamers or gamers that opt for more graphically simple titles, the difference will be barely noticeable.
Can RTX 3060 run 4K with DLSS? ›AMD's Radeon RX 6600 XT and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 are both capable of running games at 4K with medium graphics settings.
Can RTX 3000 run DLSS 3? ›The good news is that DLSS 3 games are backwards compatible with DLSS 2 technology so you will be able to play them on your RTX 2000 or 3000 Series GPU.
What is in Hitman 3 update? ›This update makes it so that all Hitman 3 owners will have the same base content ownership, and it attempts to eliminate confusion over which edition to buy to obtain certain levels by making it so that there is only one purchase option.
Does DLSS 3 require 40-series? ›
Nvidia DLSS 3 Only Works With GeForce RTX 40-Series GPUs — For Now.
Is DLSS 3.0 exclusive to 40-series? ›The only thing is, DLSS 3 is exclusive to the RTX 40-series.
Does Hitman 3 have ray tracing? ›Ray tracing can be enabled from the Graphics menu under Options in the main menu of HITMAN 3. Here you'll find separate toggles for enabling ray traced reflections and shadows. When ray tracing is enabled, the Reflection Quality options appears and here you can control the reflection quality.
Should I inject myself Hitman 3? ›Two we recommend include grabbing the serum you are presented and using it on him, and killing him with a headshot - both of which are level challenges, and result in slightly different outcomes - though still lead to the same overall ending.
How many endings does Hitman 3 have? ›Hitman 3 traditionally features two endings players can choose, but there's a secret ending that can only be obtained under certain circumstances. At the very end of Hitman 3, players are faced wtih a difficult choice that determines which of two endings they get.
Does DLSS 3.0 reduce quality? ›In our testing, we found that there was a general quality decrease when enabling DLSS 3, which is easy to overlook when the frame rate gains are so high, but some quality issues are hard to ignore.
Which GPU will support DLSS 3? ›DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) version 3 is supported by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, including the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, 4080, and 4090. This latest version of DLSS offers improved image quality, increased performance, and support for a wider range of games.
Why is DLSS 3 exclusive? ›Nvidia notes that DLSS 3 is exclusive to its just-announced RTX 40 series due to the hardware needed to run the next iteration of its supersampling tech.
Is DLSS 3 only for 4000? ›Nvidia DLSS 3.0 only works on GeForce RTX 4000 GPUs | PCGamesN.
What is the difference between DLSS 2 and 3? ›NVIDIA DLSS 3 Multiplies Frame Rates
In GPU-limited games, DLSS 2 Super Resolution technology can increase your frame rates by up to 2X. With DLSS 3, we can boost them by up to 4X (compared to brute-force rendering) in fully ray-traced worlds.
Does the RTX 3060 have DLSS 3? ›
DLSS is supported on the 30-Series line of GPUs as the RTX 3060, 3060 Ti, 3070, 3080 and 3090 come with the second-generation of Nvidia Tensor cores, which offers greater per-core performance, making it easier to run DLSS.