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DLSS 5 Neural Rendering · Available now in NBA 2K27 · RTX 50 support

DLSS 5 Supported Cards & GPU Checker

Check which NVIDIA cards support DLSS 5 Neural Rendering now, see RTX 40 planned status, and find the best upgrade path.

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What is DLSS 5?

DLSS 5 is NVIDIA's next-generation AI rendering technology, first announced by Jensen Huang at GTC on March 16, 2026 and launched in NBA 2K27 on September 3, 2026 Pacific time. Unlike Super Resolution or Frame Generation, DLSS 5 Neural Rendering is about visual fidelity: it improves the final rendered image with game-aware AI.

The core feature is 3D-guided Neural Rendering. NVIDIA says it uses source color and motion data from the game, then applies a real-time model at the final rendering stage. In NBA 2K27 it is separate from Super Resolution and Frame Generation: players enable the game's DLSS Neural Rendering option, while the other DLSS performance settings remain their own choices.

DLSS 5 is available now in NBA 2K27 for RTX 50 desktop and laptop GPUs. NVIDIA's launch article says the shipping path runs on a single supported GPU. RTX 40 is in NVIDIA's follow-up support plan, but there is no public date or player setting for RTX 40 yet. Other announced games should stay in an announced or pending state until their own patch notes are public.

What else is available today: RTX 50 GPUs also keep the current DLSS stack, including Super Resolution, Multi Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction, DLAA, and Reflex where games support them. RTX 40 keeps Frame Generation and the older DLSS feature set; RTX 20 and RTX 30 keep Super Resolution and other supported non-MFG features. GeForce NOW is separate from local support because NVIDIA runs the server GPU in the cloud.

DLSS 5 Supported Cards & GPU Compatibility

DLSS 5 Neural Rendering status is tracked as confirmed, planned, unsupported, or no local DLSS. Current DLSS 4/4.5 features are shown for reference.

DLSS 5 Status by GPU model
GPUSeriesVRAMDLSS 5 Status
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090RTX 5032GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080RTX 5016GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiRTX 5016GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070RTX 5012GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 TiRTX 5016GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060RTX 508GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050RTX 508GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPURTX 5024GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPURTX 5016GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPURTX 5012GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPURTX 508GB or 12GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPURTX 508GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPURTX 508GBConfirmed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090RTX 4024GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SuperRTX 4016GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080RTX 4016GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SuperRTX 4016GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 TiRTX 4012GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SuperRTX 4012GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070RTX 4012GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 TiRTX 408GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060RTX 408GBPlanned
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 TiRTX 3024GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090RTX 3024GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 TiRTX 3012GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080RTX 3010GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiRTX 308GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070RTX 308GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 TiRTX 308GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060RTX 3012GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050RTX 308GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 TiRTX 2011GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SuperRTX 208GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080RTX 208GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SuperRTX 208GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070RTX 208GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SuperRTX 208GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060RTX 206GBUnsupported
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 TiGTX 1011GBNone
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080GTX 108GBNone
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 TiGTX 108GBNone
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070GTX 108GBNone
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060GTX 106GBNone
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD RX 700024GBNone
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XTAMD RX 700016GBNone
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XTAMD RX 700012GBNone
Intel Arc B580Intel Arc Battlemage12GBNone

Showing 47 GPUs. DLSS 5 Neural Rendering status is split into confirmed, planned, unsupported, and no-DLSS groups.

DLSS 3 vs 4 vs 4.5 vs 5

How each DLSS generation compares. MFG is a DLSS 4 feature. Neural Rendering is the DLSS 5 feature.

DLSS feature comparison
FeatureDLSS 3DLSS 4DLSS 4.5DLSS 5
Super Resolution (AI Upscaling)Via current stack
DLAA (Anti-Aliasing)Via current stack
Ray ReconstructionVia current stack
Frame Generation (1 AI frame)Via current stack
AI ModelCNNTransformer2nd-gen TransformerNeural rendering layer
Multi Frame Generation 4X (3 AI frames)Via current stack
Dynamic MFG 6X (5 AI frames)Via current stack
Neural Rendering (AI lighting & materials)
FocusPerformancePerformancePerformanceVisual Fidelity
Min. GPU for full featuresRTX 40RTX 50RTX 50RTX 50 confirmed
StatusReleasedReleased (CES 2025)Released (CES 2026)Live first in NBA 2K27

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 is NVIDIA's current Neural Rendering layer for improving lighting and materials in supported games. It launched first in NBA 2K27 for GeForce RTX 50 desktop and laptop GPUs. Unlike Super Resolution or Frame Generation, the DLSS 5 feature is primarily a visual-fidelity feature, not a generic frame-rate multiplier.
Which GPUs will support DLSS 5?
The confirmed local-PC path is GeForce RTX 50 desktop and laptop GPUs, including RTX 5090 through RTX 5050. RTX 40 support is planned but not available yet and has no public date. RTX 20 and RTX 30 do not currently have official DLSS 5 Neural Rendering support, while GTX, AMD, and Intel cards do not run local NVIDIA DLSS.
How is DLSS 5 different from DLSS 4 and 4.5?
DLSS 4 introduced Multi Frame Generation and a Transformer model for Super Resolution. DLSS 4.5 added Dynamic 6X MFG and a second-generation Transformer model. DLSS 5 is different: it adds Neural Rendering for visual fidelity. Super Resolution, Frame Generation, and Neural Rendering are separate settings or feature layers, depending on the game.
Does DLSS 5 work on AMD or Intel GPUs?
No. DLSS is an NVIDIA-exclusive technology. AMD users should look at FSR 4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4), and Intel users should look at XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) -- both are competing upscaling technologies, though neither has announced a neural rendering equivalent to DLSS 5.
What is Multi Frame Generation and which DLSS version introduced it?
Multi Frame Generation (MFG) was introduced in DLSS 4 at CES 2025, NOT in DLSS 5. MFG generates up to 3 additional AI frames per rendered frame (4X total), and is exclusive to RTX 50 series GPUs. DLSS 4.5 extended this to Dynamic 6X MFG (5 additional frames). RTX 40 series gets single Frame Generation (DLSS 3). DLSS 5 is a different technology focused on neural rendering for visual quality.
Is DLSS 5 available now?
Yes, but only where the game, driver, and GPU path support it. NBA 2K27 is the first public game with DLSS 5 3D-guided Neural Rendering, using NVIDIA's 616.64 WHQL Game Ready Driver path on RTX 50 desktop and laptop GPUs. In that game, use Video Settings > DLSS Neural Rendering, and press F9 to toggle the effect during gameplay or replay.
What games will support DLSS 5?
NBA 2K27 is the first verified DLSS 5 game. Other named games remain announced or pending until each game publishes patch notes, settings, and GPU support details.
Should I buy an RTX 50 GPU for DLSS 5?
RTX 50 is the cleanest current DLSS 5 path. If you already own RTX 40, wait for NVIDIA's official RTX 40 rollout details before upgrading for one feature; RTX 40 remains strong for DLSS 3/4-era Frame Generation and current reconstruction features.