NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 4.5, its next iteration of technologies for improving image quality while also adding more frames in games. So one thing to get out of the way is that most features of DLSS 4.5 will be available to users of both RTX 40 and RTX 50 series graphics cards, and in fact, so far, only one feature will be exclusive to the RTX 50 series. NVIDIA has said this is due to the more advanced tensor cores found in both series, and while DLSS has been around since the RTX 20 series, there were significant changes and improvements made following the RTX 30 series. NVIDIA has made DLSS 4.5 available now via an opt-in beta channel in its app and will officially roll it out on January 13. Settings for DLSS 4.5 can also be found in the NVIDIA app.
“At CES 2026, we’re raising the bar with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, introducing a 2nd generation transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution, delivering state-of-the-art image quality for all GeForce RTX GPUs in over 400 games and apps.”
-NVIDIA
“With today’s NVIDIA app beta update, all GeForce RTX users can experience the new DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution model in over 400 titles. Simply select “DLSS Override feature – Model Presets” in the Graphics tab, and choose “Latest”. This sets our new Model M across all modes. You can also try out Model L under “Custom”, which is optimized for Ultra Performance Mode at 4K.”
– NVIDIA
NVIDIA’s biggest bragging point for DLSS seems to be its upgraded multi-frame generation, which is now capable of up to 6X more frames when combined with a new feature called Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. The goal here seems to be to produce enough frames for 240 Hz and 360 Hz displays. The 6X mode is exclusive to RTX 50 series GPUs, which makes sense previous max value was also limited to the Blackwell GPUs. NVIDIA has said that the 6X mode will become available in Spring 2026. Dynamix MFG allows users to define an FPS goal, and the GPU will employ the appropriate MFG settings to reach that goal while attempting to minimize system latency. The GPU will also detect the monitor refresh rate to “shift” between MFG modes in order to match the refresh rate.
Those more interested in image quality have reason to be excited with the introduction of a 2nd-gen transformer model. NVIDIA rolled out the 1st gen of transformer model, which replaced the previous standard convolutional neural network (CNN), bringing improved visuals and performance. The new model has been trained using a larger dataset using up to 5x more compute power, and still uses FP8, which means this feature will work on both RTX 40 and RTX 50 series GPUs. NVIDIA has provided videos for a number of recent titles showing off visual improvements with the new transformer model.