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DLSS 5 comes with a massive 50-60% performance hit, so I hope you like lower frame rates with your dose of AI image…
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, while capable of producing good visuals when implemented by developers, currently causes a significant 50-60% performance reduction across games. Despite improvements in its development, this substantial frame rate hit is a major concern for PC gamers, potentially overshadowing the controversy around AI image generation in gaming.
I got my greasy mitts on a host of RTX Spark laptops running, what else, games at Gamescom 2026—and there's a…
At Gamescom 2026, Nvidia showcased new RTX Spark laptops featuring their custom Arm-based SOC with RTX Blackwell GPU cores, promising performance comparable to RTX 5070. Several manufacturers, including Asus and Dell, demonstrated these laptops running games like Arc Raiders and Doom: The Dark Ages at high frame rates, with Nvidia's frame generation technology in use. While specific pricing and configurations remain undisclosed, the article highlights the Asus ProArt P14 and Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition as impressive models, contrasting them with the less compelling Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra.
Gears of War: E-Day Supports Nvidia DLSS 4.5 and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation on Day One for PC
Gears of War: E-Day will feature Nvidia DLSS 4.5 and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation on PC at launch, with support for Ray Tracing and Reflex for low latency. The game is set to release on October 6th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with an open beta for pre-orders and PC Game Pass subscribers starting August 6th.
More evidence that Multi Frame Gen is on the way to AMD RDNA4 GPUs, potentially as high as 8x
New evidence suggests AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs may support Multi Frame Generation (MFG) with ratios up to 8x, exceeding Nvidia's current 6x limit. This technology, potentially integrated into drivers, could significantly boost frame rates beyond the standard 2x offered by current frame generation solutions. The article also touches on potential FSR Ray Regeneration and Neural Radiance Caching overrides for improved ray tracing.
How to survive the memory shortage crisis: a PC owner's guide
This guide offers PC owners strategies to navigate the current memory shortage crisis, which is driving up prices for RAM, graphics cards, and other components. It suggests focusing on software solutions like upscaling and frame generation, optimizing existing hardware through updates and BIOS settings, and considering second-hand parts or cheaper alternatives for upgrades. The article anticipates that significant relief in memory pricing is unlikely before 2028 or 2029 due to high AI demand.
PS6 Could Use AI Features Like Frame Generation to Offer The “Feel” Of 4K120 FPS – Rumor
Rumors suggest the PlayStation 6 may utilize AI-driven frame generation to achieve the visual experience of 4K 120 FPS while keeping costs down. Leaks indicate features like AI, ray tracing, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution will be key. Despite concerns over RAM prices, industry insiders believe Sony will stick to a 2027 launch, with AMD already testing PS6 chips.
True to its word, AMD brings FSR 4.1 to Radeon RX 7000-series card owners with its latest Adrenalin drivers
AMD has released its latest Adrenalin drivers, version 26.2.2, which bring support for FSR 4.1 to Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards. This update offers improved AI-powered upscaling and frame generation quality compared to FSR 3, aiming to rival Nvidia's DLSS suite. FSR 4.1 will also be available for RX 6000-series cards next year and is being integrated into the Steam Machine.
Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar monitors can successfully beat biology to hone motion clarity in games - though they're not yet worth the price
Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology aims to improve motion clarity in games by using a segmented backlight strobing technique, which is more effective than traditional methods and compatible with variable refresh rates. While it shows promise in games like Dota 2 and Forza Horizon 6, its benefits vary significantly by title and it requires a GeForce RTX graphics card. The high cost of current Pulsar monitors, such as the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQNGV, makes them a questionable purchase for most consumers.
Arm's ray-traced demo of its neural technologies for mobile phone gaming proves that there's an alternate chip…
Arm has partnered with Sumo Digital to showcase its new neural rendering technologies for mobile GPUs with a tech demo called Neural Dawn. The demo features ray tracing, AI denoising, and frame generation, suggesting potential applications beyond phones, particularly for handheld gaming PCs. While the technology is impressive, widespread adoption by game developers remains a significant hurdle.
AMD says that no decision has been made about bringing FSR 4.1 to RDNA 3.5 GPUs, which seems to contradict AMD also saying that it has no current plans to do so because of hardware reasons
AMD has provided conflicting statements regarding the future of its FSR 4.1 technology on RDNA 3.5 GPUs. Initially, a senior executive suggested no plans for implementation due to hardware limitations, but another figure later stated no decision has been made. The company claims to be listening to customer feedback on the matter.
After a week of playing on nothing but Panther Lake laptops, it's safe to say that Intel has its gaming mojo back
Intel's new Panther Lake mobile processors, specifically the Core Ultra Series 3, show significant promise for gaming on thin and light laptops. Despite past struggles, these chips, featuring integrated Arc B390 GPUs, deliver impressive frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Path of Exile 2 at 1080p, even performing comparably to discrete GPUs like the Nvidia RTX 4050. Performance remains consistent on battery power, and while ray tracing is not viable, features like XeSS offer a good balance of visual quality and performance.
Extrapolation is the future of frame generation without the latency hit… and it's not far off
Intel is developing a new frame generation technique called extrapolation to reduce latency in handheld gaming PCs. Unlike traditional interpolation, extrapolation uses AI to predict future frames, aiming to provide a smoother experience without the noticeable delay. This technology is expected to significantly improve performance on devices like Intel's G3 family of processors.
007 First Light's PC performance isn't quite martini-smooth, but it's a damn sight better than that stuttering reveal footage
007 First Light's PC performance is significantly improved from its reveal, offering a smoother experience despite some remaining dips during intense action sequences. The game supports DLSS upscaling, with Quality mode providing good gains and sharper visuals than AMD FSR, though higher multipliers for DLSS frame generation can lead to lag and artifacts.
007 First Light joins an ever-expanding list of 2026 games without up-to-date AMD FSR or Intel XeSS support
The game 007 First Light, along with other 2026 releases like Forza Horizon 6 and Pragmata, lacks full support for AMD's FSR 4 and Intel's XeSS upscaling technologies, primarily offering Nvidia's DLSS suite. Developers IO Interactive and Playground Games have opted to implement older versions of FSR or omit XeSS entirely, leaving PC gamers with Nvidia GeForce RTX cards as the primary beneficiaries of advanced graphics features. This decision is attributed to developers rather than any restrictions imposed by Nvidia.
Proton-CachyOS 11 adds initial OptiScaler integration and lots of other fixes
The latest update for the Linux distribution CachyOS, Proton-CachyOS 11, introduces initial integration for OptiScaler, a tool that allows users to swap or upgrade upscaling and frame generation technologies like DLSS, FSR, and XeSS within games. This update also includes numerous other fixes and pulls in new code from Valve's upstream Proton.
The latest Nvidia drivers reportedly fix stutters when using frame generation and VSync, so you can generate to your…
Nvidia's Game Ready Driver 596.49 reportedly resolves stuttering issues that occurred when using DLSS Frame Generation in conjunction with VSync. While some users have reported success, others continue to experience performance problems with certain games, including Monster Hunter Wilds. The update also includes compatibility enhancements for upcoming titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Directive 8020.
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Ubuntu servers experienced significant downtime due to a DDoS attack that lasted for several days. Separately, an article from TechSpot discusses how Frame Generation technology does not inherently fix poor game performance.
The RTX 5060 Ti wouldn't be my first choice, but it's one of the only GPUs at MSRP right now
Despite not being a top-tier choice, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is presented as a viable option for PC gamers due to its current MSRP pricing, especially compared to other GPUs. While it performs best at 1440p and struggles with ray tracing at higher resolutions, it can achieve 4K with AI upscaling. An AMD alternative, the RX 9060 XT, is also discussed for its native performance advantages.
AMD docs hint that multi frame gen might finally be coming to Radeon GPUs
AMD's ADLX API documentation suggests the company is developing multi-frame generation technology for Radeon GPUs, potentially offering users selectable frame generation ratios. This move could bring Radeon GPUs closer to Nvidia's DLSS capabilities, though AMD has expressed caution regarding player reception to advanced frame generation features.
AMD could be readying up Multi-Frame Generation, even though the AI tool's absence is arguably a Radeon selling…
AMD appears to be developing its own Multi-Frame Generation technology, potentially indicated by new additions to its ADLX FidelityFX SDK. This move could bring AMD's graphics cards in line with Nvidia's AI-driven frame generation, though some PC gamers express concern about potential latency and the use of AI in generating frames.
