Modders Rework DLSS 5's Rendering Pipeline For a Big Performance Boost
Modders created 'Neural Upstream' to reorder DLSS 5's pipeline, applying neural rendering to the low-resolution frame before upscaling, instead of after. This reduces the huge computational cost at high resolutions. A test on an RTX 4080 in Assassin's Creed Shadows at 4K DLSS Performance showed frame rates jump from 31 FPS to 50 FPS (vs. 63 FPS with neural rendering off). The mod works via the DLSS5-Autopilot tool and enables neural rendering on unsupported RTX 40-series cards. The trade-off is further visual quality degradation beyond DLSS 5's existing 'uncanny valley' issues.
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