DLSS Transformer Update Boosts Quality, Cuts VRAM Use

Introduction

NVIDIA’s latest DLSS Super Resolution SDK 310.3.0 introduces transformer-based upscaling, aiming to free up GPU memory while delivering crisper images on GeForce cards.

Pros

• Up to 20% less VRAM required at 4K and above
• Sharper, more detailed frames thanks to transformer algorithms
• Expanded compatibility across a wider range of GPUs

Cons

• Still uses more memory than the original CNN model
• Minor performance dip compared to earlier DLSS versions
• No cure for extreme low-VRAM setups on budget cards