TL;DR
Nvidia announced DLSS 4.5 at CES, introducing a second-generation Super Resolution transformer and image-quality improvements that arrive for all RTX GPUs today. A new 6x Multi Frame Generation mode and a Dynamic Multi Frame Generation option—both limited to RTX 50-series hardware—are slated for spring 2026.
What happened
At CES, Nvidia rolled out DLSS 4.5, an update to its Deep Learning Super Sampling technology that brings a new second-generation Super Resolution transformer model and broader image-quality fixes. The company says the updated model uses roughly five times the compute of the original transformer, was trained on a larger high-fidelity dataset, and is optimized to take advantage of faster Tensor Cores in recent GeForce RTX 40- and 50-series GPUs. DLSS 4.5 is available to all RTX owners today via Nvidia’s app and can be forced on in titles that haven’t been natively updated. In addition to the general model improvements, Nvidia previewed a 6x Multi Frame Generation mode that will generate up to five additional AI frames per rendered frame for higher refresh-rate targets, plus a Dynamic Multi Frame Generation mode that automatically adjusts the frame-generation multiplier. Those two features are scheduled to arrive for RTX 50-series cards in spring 2026. Nvidia demonstrated reduced ghosting, improved anti-aliasing, and less shimmering in several games during the briefing.
Why it matters
- Wider DLSS improvements are available to all RTX users immediately, potentially improving image quality across many games.
- 6x Multi Frame Generation aims to help gamers hit very high refresh rates (targeting 240Hz 4K) by producing more synthetic frames per rendered frame.
- Dynamic Multi Frame Generation could smooth performance fluctuations by varying frame generation based on GPU workload.
- The update targets known DLSS 4 artifacts and motion issues, which may make frame-generation features less visually intrusive.
Key facts
- DLSS 4.5 introduces Nvidia’s second-generation Super Resolution transformer model.
- Nvidia says the new transformer uses about 5x the compute of the original model and was trained on a larger high-fidelity dataset.
- DLSS 4.5 is available for all GeForce RTX GPUs today via Nvidia’s app; it runs fastest on RTX 40- and 50-series cards.
- A 6x Multi Frame Generation mode (producing up to five additional AI frames per rendered frame) is planned for RTX 50-series GPUs in spring 2026.
- Dynamic Multi Frame Generation will automatically switch between frame-generation multipliers based on workload and is also planned for RTX 50-series in spring.
- Nvidia demoed reduced ghosting in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, improved anti-aliasing in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and reduced shimmering in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
- More than 400 games and apps will be accessible through Nvidia’s app with DLSS 4.5 support or the ability to force the feature on.
What to watch next
- Exact timing and rollout details for the 6x Multi Frame Generation and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation modes in spring 2026.
- Real-world image-quality and motion improvements across a wider set of games beyond Nvidia’s demos.
- Not confirmed in the source: specific impacts on latency, power consumption, and thermal behavior when using higher multi-frame-generation multipliers.
Quick glossary
- DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling): An Nvidia technology that uses AI to upscale lower-resolution frames and/or generate additional frames to improve perceived performance and visual fidelity.
- Multi Frame Generation: A frame-generation technique that produces synthetic frames between rendered frames to increase displayed frame rate and smooth motion.
- Transformer model: A class of machine learning models that processes sequential or spatial data and is commonly used for tasks such as image recognition and upscaling.
- Tensor Cores: Specialized processing units in Nvidia GPUs designed to accelerate AI and matrix-compute workloads.
Reader FAQ
Is DLSS 4.5 available now?
Yes. Nvidia says DLSS 4.5 is available for all RTX GPUs today via its app.
Which GPUs will get the 6x frame-generation mode?
Nvidia plans to enable the 6x Multi Frame Generation mode for RTX 50-series GPUs in spring 2026.
Does DLSS 4.5 improve image quality?
According to Nvidia, the new transformer improves lighting, edges, and motion clarity and reduces some artifacts reported with DLSS 4.
Are there official performance numbers for DLSS 4.5 or the 6x mode?
Not confirmed in the source.
How many games support DLSS 4.5 at launch?
Nvidia says DLSS 4.5 will be available for more than 400 games and apps through its app.
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