Nvidia has rolled out a game-changing update for RTX GPU owners alongside the release of their RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards.
The new GeForce 572.16 WHQL Driver has several exciting new features, most importantly the ability to force DLSS 4 in games and applications that won't officially support it. This update allows players to experience higher quality and performance without waiting for developers to add native DLSS support.
The DLSS Override function is a notable innovation. It allows Nvidia GPUs in the RTX 20, 30, 40, and 50 series to update compatible games to DLSS 4. This means gamers can enjoy the most recent AI-powered upscaling and frame generation advancements in over 75 supported titles.
For RTX-50 series users, DLSS Multi Frame Generation boosts performance by creating three extra frames for every traditionally displayed frame, potentially improving frame rates by up to 8X.
Besides improving DLSS 4, Nvidia has upgraded its RTX Video Super Resolution (VSR) technology. This AI-driven feature improves low-quality YouTube and streaming videos, using less than 30% GPU resources and supporting HDR video upscaling. This implies that even old, fuzzy videos will appear sharper with minimal impact on GPU performance.
The driver update includes a unique Smooth Motion feature for the RTX 50 series for those looking at Nvidia's latest GPUs.
This AI-based technology creates an interpolated frame between two displayed frames, doubling the perceived frame rate. Unlike classic DLSS Frame Generation, Smooth Motion works even in games that don't support native frame generation, making fast-paced gaming much smoother.
Beyond these major updates, the Nvidia app has improved multi-display options, Advanced Optimus compatibility, and AI-powered effects in Nvidia Broadcast. Nvidia has also expanded its G-SYNC-compatible display selection with 19 new monitors, ensuring a better experience using variable refresh rate displays.
RTX owners can download the most recent GeForce 572.16 Driver to unlock these new capabilities and achieve peak performance in upcoming games such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. With Nvidia's AI-driven innovations, players can anticipate better visuals, faster frame rates, and smoother gameplay across various titles.