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Nvidia is expanding official support for its new DLSS 5 AI rendering technology to older RTX 40-series GPUs following community-driven ports, though granular control remains restricted to developers. Gamers will receive a simple on/off toggle rather than the advanced sliders modders have already unlocked, marking a strategic shift in how Nvidia balances performance gains with artistic oversight. This move highlights the tension between proprietary AI optimization and user customization within the gaming ecosystem.
Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control
Officially, Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 AI rendering was supposed to launch this evening with only a single game, only on Nvidia's latest RTX 50 GPUs, and with developers in full control of their artistic vision. But unofficially, modders have already ported a leaked version of DLSS 5 to run on just about anything while cranking sliders to the max. Now, Nvidia is changing its plans. DLSS 5 is still launching first on RTX 50 GPUs, but it's officially coming to older RTX 40-series GPUs as well, Nvidia spokesperson Rajal Maharaj confirms to The Verge. "Our current focus is on optimizing performance for the GeForce RTX 50 Series with model u … Read the full story at The Verge.
Officially, Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 AI rendering was supposed to launch this evening with only a single game, only on Nvidia’s latest RTX 50 GPUs, and with developers in full control of their artistic vision. But unofficially, modders have already ported a leaked version of DLSS 5 to run on just about anything while cranking sliders to the max. Now,…
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