TECHNOLOGY
Why DLSS is Still a Game Changer in PC Gaming
USATue Nov 26 2024
DLSS, or Deep Learning Super Sampling, has been a real game changer in the world of PC gaming. It lets gamers enjoy smoother gameplay without needing to buy expensive new hardware. This technology uses AI to make frames look better, so you don't have to compromise on graphics quality. Since it was introduced in 2018, DLSS has only gotten better. NVIDIA, the company behind it, is focusing more on AI, which means DLSS is here to stay.
One of the coolest things about DLSS is that it gives you a big boost in performance. With more games supporting DLSS and higher frame rates, you can really take advantage of a good monitor. Even entry-level and mid-range GPUs can benefit from DLSS, which is great news for gamers on a budget.
Another reason DLSS is so important is that graphics cards haven't been improving as much as we thought they would. Games look better than before, but the rate of improvement has slowed down. DLSS helps fill that gap by giving us better performance on the GPUs we already have.
Lastly, DLSS is becoming more compatible with different games and GPUs. DLSS 2 works with all RTX GPUs, and there are over 400 games that support it. NVIDIA is always working on new versions of DLSS, with DLSS 4 on the horizon. Even though AMD has its own version called FSR, it's not as powerful as DLSS. But competition is good, and it's pushing both companies to make better technology.
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What are the long-term implications of relying on DLSS for performance improvements rather than hardware upgrades?
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