Will NVIDIA DLSS 5 Support Come to the RTX 40 Series?
NVIDIA has confirmed that DLSS 5 support will also come to the RTX 40 series after the RTX 50 series. Here are all the details about the new generation AI technology and optimization process.
NVIDIA has confirmed that it first launched the highly anticipated next-generation DLSS 5 technology for RTX 50 series graphics cards. The company announced that after completing model optimization processes on the new Blackwell architecture cards, it will also expand this AI-based technology to RTX 40 series graphics cards.
DLSS 5, which debuted with the NBA 2K27 game and uses the 3D-Guided Neural Rendering procedure, is currently the most computationally demanding AI model. NVIDIA emphasizes that the model needs to be made more efficient so that RTX 40 users can benefit from this enhanced visual experience.
- NVIDIA has officially confirmed that DLSS 5 support will be added to the RTX 40 series after the RTX 50 series.
- The current DLSS 5 model has provided a fivefold increase in performance since its initial announcement in March.
- The company aims to reduce the performance loss to 10-15% by the end of the year by continuing optimization work on the model.
Optimization Processes Continue for RTX 50 Series
According to information shared by NVIDIA, while DLSS 5 technology initially only worked on a dual RTX 5090 configuration, thanks to software and core optimizations carried out in the last two months, it has been made possible to work on a single RTX 5090.
This development was achieved through a combination of hardware, software kernel, and collaborative design strategies. The bulky model first showcased at GTC 2026 has now transformed into a much smaller, faster, and visually more realistic structure.
Waiting Continues for the RTX 40 Series
While there is no definite date for RTX 40 series owners to access DLSS 5, NVIDIA’s model tuning history looks promising.
Since the RTX 40 series does not have MFG (Multi-Frame Generation) support, a significant performance enhancement is needed for the model to work efficiently on these cards. NVIDIA has stated that it will begin official support work for the RTX 40 series, which is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, once the performance tuning for the RTX 50 series is fully finalized.
Future Updates Will Improve Performance
NVIDIA states that optimizations on DLSS 5 will continue unabated. With the new updates expected in the coming months, the model’s performance is planned to be 7 to 10 times more efficient compared to its initial release date.
If this goal is achieved, gamers will be able to benefit from the advantages offered by DLSS 5 without experiencing significant performance loss. Whether these improvements will also open a door for older RTX 30 series cards is being closely followed in the technology world. The fact that it has even been tested on the RTX 20 series through unofficial mods shows that the technology has a very high potential to reach a wide audience.
Do you think DLSS 5 technology will be able to deliver the expected performance increase on RTX 40 series cards? You can share your thoughts and expectations about NVIDIA’s AI-focused strategy in the comments section.
