According to early testing by Digital Foundry, this technology is delivering significant performance enhancements and improvements in image quality.
RTX 5080 Performance with DLSS 4 Frame Generation
Digital Foundry's initial testing shows that the RTX 5080 sees a dramatic performance boost with DLSS 4 Frame Generation. In Cyberpunk 2077 running at 4K with RT Overdrive, DLSS 4 Performance, and 2x Frame Generation, the RTX 5080 achieved an average of 525% more frames than native rendering without DLSS. Here is a breakdown:
| DLSS 4 Configuration | Average FPS Increase vs Native |
|---|---|
| 2x Frame Generation | 525% |
| 3x Frame Generation | 725% |
| 4x Frame Generation | 913% |
Notably, with 4x Frame Generation, the RTX 5080 boosts the average FPS by over 900% in Cyberpunk 2077.
RTX 5080 vs RTX 4080 Super
Compared to the RTX 4080 Super, the RTX 5080 with DLSS 4 Performance and 4x Frame Generation is 91% faster on average than its predecessor using DLSS 4 Performance with 2x Frame Generation. This performance gain is a key selling point for Nvidia, given there are no VRAM increases or price cuts.
DLSS 4 Image Quality Improvements
Aside from performance gains, DLSS 4 brings improvements to image quality, thanks to its new Transformer model. According to Digital Foundry, it:
- Eliminates ghosting, a common issue in earlier versions of DLSS
- Enhances Ray Reconstruction, resulting in better stability and detail in ray tracing
- Smooths out frame pacing issues associated with DLSS
Additionally, while there is a slight increase in latency, the jump is minimal. The 4x Frame Generation has a latency hit of 57ms, compared to 50ms with 2x.
Overall
The RTX 5080 is shaping up to be a significant upgrade over the RTX 4080 Super. However, we still await hands-on reviews to see if it lives up to the initial hype. Availability at MSRP at launch is also important.
Source(s): Digital Foundry
