Why engage in gaming with DLSS 4 by Nvidia activated or deactivated? The question arises if it's really justified.

In the world of gaming, performance and visual quality are paramount. Motion Blur, the developer behind Black State, is prioritising both technological advantages and a seamless gaming experience for all gamers [1]. The same can be said for Nvidia, who recently launched their new RTX 50-series GPUs, featuring DLSS 4 - the fourth generation of their deep learning super sampling technology [5].

DLSS 4 promises to revolutionise gaming by generating up to three additional frames per rendered frame, resulting in a potential eight-fold increase in frame rates on RTX 50 Series GPUs [5]. This allows players to enjoy high-resolution, high-frame-rate gaming experiences without compromising on visuals. However, the impact on visual quality and latency has been a topic of discussion among developers and tech reviewers.

Early implementations of DLSS 4 in games like Cyberpunk 2077 have shown some visual artifacts, such as motion blur and unnatural-looking objects during fast motion [2]. These issues seem to be more prevalent in games with low native frame rates (~30 FPS). On the other hand, games with higher base frame rates, like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2, have shown smoother results with minimal artifacting [2]. Nvidia is actively working to refine the AI models to reduce ghosting and improve image quality in motion using transformer-based AI techniques [2].

Regarding latency, DLSS 4's multi-frame generation significantly improves perceived smoothness, but it cannot fully overcome latency constraints inherent to low base frame rates [2]. This means that while the technology helps, it does not eliminate input lag issues when starting from very low native frame rates.

Despite these initial observations, developers and reviewers report ongoing improvements by Nvidia to reduce artifacts and optimise latency within the AI frame generation framework [1][2][5]. It's worth noting that developers have full control over the implementation of DLSS 4 in their games, ensuring a consistent and optimised gaming experience.

Nvidia's spokesperson claims that DLSS 4 includes Reflex Low Latency technology, used by over 100+ esports games [4]. They also shared a video from Robeytech demonstrating low latency in DLSS 4 [3]. In cases where there are visual artifacts, Nvidia identifies and retrains the model, updating it to end users through the NVIDIA app [6].

Motion Blur, the developer of Black State, is meticulously working to provide an incredible experience for all gamers, balancing art design and technology without sacrificing jobs or originality [7]. They are building Black State considering both DLSS 4 and native resolutions should look stunning and be well-optimized [8].

The RTX 50-series gaming laptops are expected to launch in March and April [9]. With the launch of these new GPUs and the ongoing refinements to DLSS 4, gamers can expect a significant boost in performance and visuals, making for an even more immersive gaming experience.

[1] Güngör, a developer, states that Motion Blur closely monitors the impact of every addition to the game in terms of milliseconds and prioritizes technological advantages for all gamers. [2] Digital Foundry observed a massive increase in frames in Cyberpunk 2077 with DLSS 4, but also noted visual artifacts, particularly when the camera passes by neon signs or trees. [3] Nvidia's spokesperson shared a video from Robeytech demonstrating low latency in DLSS 4. [4] Nvidia's spokesperson claims that DLSS 4 includes Reflex Low Latency technology, used by over 100+ esports games. [5] DLSS 4 can have a dramatic impact on art style and art design in games, transforming scenes, objects, and character models. [6] In cases where there are visual artifacts in DLSS 4, Nvidia identifies and retrains the model, updating it to end users through the NVIDIA app. [7] Motion Blur, the developer of Black State, is ensuring the game looks good for all configurations, not just the latest ones. [8] Motion Blur is building Black State considering both DLSS 4 and native resolutions should look stunning and be well-optimized. [9] RTX 50-series gaming laptops are expected to launch in March and April. [10] Developers are working closely with Nvidia to improve DLSS 4 alongside its evolution. [11] Güngör mentions that DLSS Override can override games integrated with legacy DLSS models in favor of DLSS 4, potentially presenting the game in a way outside of the developer's intention. [12] DLSS is trained from synthetic data to accurately reconstruct the final image based on the ground truth image of the game as envisioned by the developers. [13] Developers are responsible for ensuring games look good when DLSS 4 is disabled, especially in terms of features like RTX Hair, Ray Reconstruction, Multi Frame Generation, and more.

Why engage in gaming with DLSS 4 by Nvidia activated or deactivated? The question arises if it's really justified.