Extreme upscaling: What happens when DLSS turns 38x22 pixels into 4K?
Pushing DLSS 4.5 to absurd extremes reveals how it rebuilds images
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The most popular PC games still rarely use hardware ray tracing
But Unreal Engine has made software global illumination very popular
How Far Behind is AMD? DLSS 4.5 vs FSR 4 Tested
How well does AMD's FSR 4 upscaling perform compared to Nvidia's latest DLSS 4.5? Is AMD still relatively close to Nvidia in image quality, or has FSR fallen further behind? Let's find out.
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 vs DLSS 4: Good But Not Flawless
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 arrives with a new transformer model promising better image quality, but not without performance trade-offs. We test DLSS 4.5 vs DLSS 4 to see where this latest upscaler genuinely improves.
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 improved visuals come at a 20%+ performance cost on RTX 30 and RTX 20 GPUs
Even RTX 4000 and RTX 5000 cards lose performance versus DLSS 4
The takeaway: One of the many announcements Nvidia made at CES this week was the arrival of DLSS 4.5. The latest version of the upscaling tech can be enabled ahead of its official launch, which many users have done. The good news is that you can expect a higher level of graphical fidelity, as Nvidia promised. The less welcome part is that it comes with a performance hit compared to its predecessor, one that rises to over 20% when using a previous-gen RTX 3000 or RTX 2000 GPU.
AMD Tried to Hide This: FSR 4 Upscaling Already Works on Older Radeon GPUs
AMD's next big move could bring FSR 4 to older GPUs. We test the leaked INT8 build to see how it performs on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3, and whether it can match the image quality of full FSR 4.
Modding project unleashes the full potential of the 3dfx Voodoo graphics architecture
Dual TMUs and clever tweaks show what 3dfx could really do
Borderlands 4 Optimization: Improving a Big Mess
Borderlands 4 demands far more from your hardware than its visuals justify. Our guide breaks down settings to help you boost FPS and smooth out performance issues.
Tencent's Voyager AI can turn one photo into an explorable 3D scene
Pushing 3D boundaries with HunyuanWorld-Voyager model
Battlefield 6 drops ray tracing to prioritize performance at launch
EA bets on performance to increase compatibility with mainstream hardware
Performance woes in Unreal Engine 5 games are developers' fault, says Tim Sweeney
Epic founder says game studios are using Unreal Engine wrong
In a nutshell: Unreal Engine powers some of the world's biggest games, but its reputation has taken a hit as several high-profile releases stumble with performance issues. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney argues the problem isn't the technology itself – it's how developers are using it. His comments cut to the core of an ongoing debate about whether today's development struggles stem from engines, hardware, or studio practices – and how much responsibility Epic should bear in addressing them.
Microsoft set to improve PC gaming with advanced shader delivery, up to 85% faster game starts
No more "compiling shaders"
The Best PC Monitors - 2025 Update: Productivity, Creative Work, and Top Enthusiast Picks
PC monitors for work and creativity now boast bigger screens, sharper resolutions, and more ports at better prices. Here are the best, from budget gems to 4K giants.
Unreal Engine ray tracing stuttering in AMD RDNA 4 GPUs linked to Nvidia-optimized game code
Some games are "optimized" to run on Nvidia GPUs, but AMD's bugs aren't helping
Before Nvidia, founder and CEO Jensen Huang designed microprocessors for...
On his 30th birthday in 1993, Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia.
Blender is going beyond mouse and keyboard with a new touch-friendly interface for tablets
Adapting 3D modeling to tablets and mobile
Asus announces ProArt Display PA32QCV, a $1,299 6K monitor with pro-grade features
A more affordable professional monitor for content creators
Blender 4.5 launches with major performance improvements
Blender 4.5 introduces GPU-accelerated shader compilation, faster simulations, and full Vulkan support. Key updates include expanded Geometry Nodes tools, enhanced GPU compositor performance, improved UV editing, and broader import/export compatibility.
Nvidia DLSS 4 at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p: Which Preset is Right for You?
Is DLSS 4 Quality mode still the best choice? We put all three presets to the test at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p to see how Balanced and Performance modes stack up. The results may surprise you.
AMD demo shows procedural generation slashing VRAM use from 35 GB to just 51 KB
Like Nvidia, AMD is trying to offload tasks from memory to the GPU
Neural Texture Compression demo shows it can do wonders for VRAM usage
Could this novel technique reshape the future of PC gaming?
Unreal Engine 5.6 improves performance, animation tools, and MetaHuman integration
Unreal Engine 5.6 brings significant upgrades that empower developers to create high-fidelity open worlds. Key enhancements include smoother 60 FPS gameplay, optimized Lumen global illumination, a new fast geometry streaming plugin, upgraded animation tools, and full in-engine MetaHuman creation.
Nvidia GeForce driver adds DLSS 4 optimizations for Doom: The Dark Ages
Nvidia's GeForce Graphics Driver version 576.40 includes DLSS 4 optimizations for Doom: The Dark Ages and New World: Aeternum. The update also introduces several fixes for the RTX 50 series GPUs.
Nvidia's Zorah RTX neural rendering tech demo available for download
You can download and push your own hardware to the limits to run Nvidia's Zorah tech demo. The hefty 108 GB download is an Unreal Engine 5 project showcasing real-time neural rendering, path tracing, and advanced geometry on RTX 50-class hardware.
Nvidia open-sources PhysX engine, including GPU kernel code
Resourceful developers can now port the technology to multi-core CPUs or competing GPUs