Nvidia's DLSS 5 launches September 3rd, debuting 3D-Guided Neural Rendering in NBA 2K27 for GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs; RTX 5090 hits up to 370fps at 4K

Nvidia's DLSS 5 will be available on September 3rd at 9pm Pacific Time, enhancing the visual experience in NBA 2K27 for GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. This new technology, developed by Visual Concepts, utilizes 3D-Guided Neural Rendering to significantly improve realism in gaming.¹²³⁴⁵

According to Peter Kavic, Senior Producer at Visual Concepts, “DLSS 3D-guided neural rendering helped boost the visual quality of our materials and lighting, bringing a real jump to photorealism across the game.” The technology allows for realistic light transmission through player features, enhancing details like skin texture and hair definition.

The GeForce RTX 5090 can achieve up to 370 frames per second at 4K with DLSS 5, while at 2560x1440, it can reach 590 frames per second. Other models in the RTX 50 Series also show impressive performance, with the RTX 5080 hitting 410 fps and the RTX 5070 Ti reaching 350 fps.

DLSS 5 is described as a generative AI filter that enhances the visual fidelity of characters, providing lifelike warmth and detail under arena lighting. However, it requires significant GPU power and can impact frame rates if not applied correctly. Nvidia claims that DLSS 5 is deterministic, ensuring consistent visual quality across gameplay.

As Nvidia's director of applied deep learning, Edward Liu, stated, “The soul and goal of GeForce is to achieve photorealism in real-time rendering.” With multiple AI models available, developers can customize the visual output to achieve different aesthetics, enhancing the overall gaming experience.