The DLSS 5 received an update announced by NVIDIA on October 13, 2026. According to the company, the new 3D-Guided Neural Rendering model processes scenes twice as fast as the September version. Furthermore, the announcement presents new dates for RTX Remix. NVIDIA also revealed Preset C, a lighter option for Frame Generation.
The news involves two different technologies. On one hand, Neural Rendering modifies lighting and materials during rendering. On the other, Frame Generation creates intermediate frames. Therefore, the gains announced for one function cannot be added to those of the other. It is worth remembering that the numbers come from NVIDIA, without independent tests by Allves Games.
DLSS 5 is 2x faster and consumes less memory
According to NVIDIA, the new model uses 24% fewer parameters, totaling about 118 million. Furthermore, it consumes 20% less VRAM at 4K. The manufacturer also claims to have halved the GPU processing cost. However, it compares the result with the September version, not with all rendering methods. The visual quality remains comparable, according to the company.
The first game scheduled to receive the model is NBA 2K27, on October 16. In this debut, NVIDIA announces support for GeForce RTX 50, RTX Spark equipment, and GeForce NOW. Furthermore, the manufacturer projects up to 1.4 times the frame rate in certain game scenarios. This does not mean doubling the FPS of all titles. For now, independent measurements of this release are still missing.
Hogwarts Legacy will receive the new feature in November
In November 5, NVIDIA intends to bring DLSS 5 to Hogwarts Legacy. The forecast includes PCs with GeForce RTX 50, RTX Spark, and GeForce NOW. According to the manufacturer, Avalanche Software adjusted the integration to respect the game's artistic direction. However, this version of the feature is not yet available today.
Hogwarts Legacy with DLSS 5 enabled. Official NVIDIA comparison for the update announced for November 5th; this is not an independent test. Source: NVIDIA.
In the official image of Hogsmeade, it is possible to observe the visual proposal of Neural Rendering. However, an image comparison does not prove the performance of the optimized version on different GPUs.
In addition, Where Winds Meet is expected to receive DLSS 5 at the end of November. NVIDIA has not yet announced the exact day of the update. In this case, the announcement describes the new Neural Rendering feature, not a new edition of the game.
Where Winds Meet with DLSS 5 enabled in an image from NVIDIA. The update was announced for the end of November; it is not a capture made by Allves Games. Source: NVIDIA.
The demonstration shows changes in lighting and materials in the open world. However, the video and images do not prove FPS gains in configurations not tested by NVIDIA.
DLSS 5 in RTX Remix arrives on October 23
Already in October 23, the RTX Remix is expected to receive the optimized DLSS 5 model. The tool allows modders to revamp classic games with technologies such as path tracing. Furthermore, the next update will include the new Frame Generation performance mode. Therefore, the announced date is still in the future.
As an example, NVIDIA showed previews of Fallout 4 RTX and Mirror’s Edge RTX. The images compare scenes with DLSS 5 on and off. However, the mods are still in development. Thus, the comparisons do not indicate that these projects have already received complete public versions.
Preview of Mirror’s Edge RTX with DLSS 5 enabled, released by NVIDIA. The mod is in development; it does not represent a finished public version. Source: NVIDIA.
In Mirror’s Edge RTX, NVIDIA highlights contact shadows and the lighting of Faith's hand. However, the material presents an early demonstration. It does not prove the availability of a complete mod for download.
What changes with Preset C in Frame Generation?
The Preset C entered beta on the NVIDIA App on October 13. The novelty serves GeForce RTX 40, RTX 50, and RTX Spark equipment. Instead of the second optical flow model, the mode uses a lighter algorithm. According to NVIDIA, this change may slightly reduce visual quality.
According to NVIDIA, Preset C processes the Frame Generation stage up to 35% faster on the RTX 5060. However, this does not guarantee a 35% increase in the final FPS of all games. Furthermore, the result does not represent the acceleration announced for Neural Rendering.
To test Preset C, NVIDIA recommends the beta version of the NVIDIA App. First, enable experimental features in the settings. Then, in a compatible game, access Graphics → Driver Settings → DLSS Override – Model Presets → Custom → Frame Generation → Preset C. If the option does not appear, the manufacturer recommends restarting the computer.
Faster DLSS 5: what changes in other projects?
This announcement describes official updates from NVIDIA and its partners. Independent tools, such as the HelixSR 1.9.0 for Radeon, follow different methods. Therefore, the reported performance gain does not automatically apply to community projects.
In addition, the Allves Games accompanied the OptiScaler F5 and its Neural Rendering tests in DirectX 11. This project has its own requirements and limitations. Therefore, it would not be correct to attribute the same results of the new DLSS 5 to it without specific tests.
For now, NVIDIA schedules the debut of the optimized model for NBA 2K27, on October 16. Afterwards, it expects RTX Remix on the 23rd. Meanwhile Hogwarts Legacy receives the novelty on November 5th, according to the statement. Finally, Where Winds Meet is scheduled for the end of November. Availability and actual performance still depend on updates and further testing.
Sources: NVIDIA — DLSS 5 Comes To Hogwarts Legacy & RTX Spark, Powered By 2X Faster Model (Andrew Burnes, 13/10/2026); NVIDIA App — official page.
