DLSS 5 & Upscalers: DF roasts character rendering, AI backlash intensifies, Cyberpunk PS5 Pro RT/PSSR patch
Key Questions
What did Digital Foundry say about DLSS 5 character rendering?
Digital Foundry's Linneman described DLSS 5 character rendering as 'horrendous.' The demo faced backlash with 84% dislikes and criticism for requiring two GPUs, seen as elitist.
How does Cyberpunk 2077 perform on PS5 Pro with the April patch?
The PS5 Pro patch enables PSSR2 for 90fps in Performance mode and 40fps in RT Pro mode with VRR at 1440p upscaled to 4K, outperforming FSR 2.1. Digital Foundry praised it highly, with 60fps RT also supported.
What is the backlash against Nvidia's DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 faces intense gamer fury over AI frame generation issues, particularly poor character rendering. Videos and demos have garnered 84% dislikes, amplifying AI-related criticisms.
What performance does Dynamic MFG achieve in Cyberpunk at 4K PT?
Dynamic MFG delivers over 200 FPS with under 60ms latency in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K path tracing. This showcases significant uplifts from multi-frame generation tech.
When is the Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro patch releasing?
The patch is set for April 8th, as announced on the PlayStation Blog. It includes new modes and features tested positively by Digital Foundry.
How does PSSR2 compare to FSR 2.1 in Cyberpunk on PS5 Pro?
PSSR2 crushes FSR 2.1 in Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 Pro, enabling smoother 90fps Performance and 40fps RT Pro modes at 1440p-to-4K. Digital Foundry highlighted its superior image quality and performance.
What benchmarks are ongoing for upscalers?
Ongoing benchmarks include PSSR2, FSR4, and Pragmata across various GPUs. Pragmata benchmarks are slated for April 13th, covering FPS and frametimes with DLSS/FSR frame generation.
What praise did tech experts give to CDPR for Cyberpunk PS5 Pro?
Tech experts, including Digital Foundry, praised CDPR for the PS5 Pro mode, calling Cyberpunk one of the best-looking games ever. The PSSR2 implementation turns it into a 'technical monster' at high frame rates.
Digital Foundry's Linneman brutal on DLSS5 chars as 'horrendous,' 84% dislikes, 2-GPU demo elitism; Cyberpunk PS5 Pro Apr patch DF-praised PSSR2 (90fps Perf, 40fps RT Pro VRR 1440p->4K crushes FSR2.1, 60fps RT); Dynamic MFG 6x Cyberpunk 4K PT >200FPS <60ms; PSSR2/FSR4/Pragmata benchmarks ongoing.