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Nvidia DLSS 4.5 doesn't deliver upscaling miracles, but its most exciting feature is still to come
AppWizard
January 15, 2026

Nvidia DLSS 4.5 doesn’t deliver upscaling miracles, but its most exciting feature is still to come

Nvidia has released DLSS 4.5, featuring a new Super Resolution upscaling model called Model M, which is available for over 400 games via the DLSS Override feature. This model uses a second-generation Transformer AI architecture, significantly improving image quality compared to earlier versions. It requires five times the compute power of the original transformer model and has been trained on a high-fidelity dataset for better scene interpretation. Users may experience slight performance impacts, especially on older graphics cards, but testing on an RTX 4080 Super showed minimal frame rate drops. A recent demonstration showcased DLSS 4.5's ability to upscale Red Dead Redemption 2 from 240p to 720p. Users can access DLSS 4.5 by updating the Nvidia App and selecting 'DLSS Override - Model Presets' in the settings.
AMD's Redstone update could revitalize FSR for PC games – here's why Nvidia should be worried
AppWizard
December 11, 2025

AMD’s Redstone update could revitalize FSR for PC games – here’s why Nvidia should be worried

AMD has launched FSR Redstone, accessible through the AMD Adrenalin 25.12.1 driver, featuring FSR Frame Generation, Ray Regeneration, and Radiance Caching, along with enhanced FSR Upscaling technology, compatible exclusively with RDNA 4 hardware (Radeon RX 9060 XT and RX 9070 XT/RX 9070 GPUs). Ray Regeneration will debut in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with plans for future titles. The update aims to improve image quality and performance, closing the gap with Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology. However, it lacks backward compatibility with older GPUs, limiting its use to RDNA 4 hardware. FSR Radiance Caching is expected to enhance ray tracing performance in 2026, and the FSR Redstone SDK will facilitate easier integration into games.
AMD FSR Redstone is an exciting and confusing upgrade for Radeon PC gamers
AppWizard
December 11, 2025

AMD FSR Redstone is an exciting and confusing upgrade for Radeon PC gamers

AMD has soft-launched its graphics technology suite, FSR Redstone, which enhances gaming performance. The number of games supporting FSR4 has increased to over 200 in three months, and AMD is introducing ML-based frame generation for more than 30 titles. FSR4 is now branded as “AMD FSR Upscaling,” integrated into the Redstone framework. FSR Redstone and FSR4 features are exclusive to Radeon RX 9000-series cards, which require activation in the AMD Software application and on a per-game basis. The adoption of the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT cards has been slow, with less than 0.15 percent of PC gamers using them, but they are now available at their original MSRP and have received positive reviews for performance.
I'm fed up with gaming on Windows 11 — here's how Valve's Steam Machine can fix PC gaming
AppWizard
December 3, 2025

I’m fed up with gaming on Windows 11 — here’s how Valve’s Steam Machine can fix PC gaming

Microsoft's Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) was rolled out to all Windows-based handhelds on November 21, followed by a broader release for gaming rigs and laptops for Windows Insider members. The update process on Windows 11 was slow, causing frustration for users. Accessing the Xbox FSE through various shortcuts was unsuccessful, and the experience was marred by instability and frequent updates. A recent system update (KB5066835) resulted in a significant drop in gaming performance. The author expressed a preference for Linux and SteamOS due to their stability and user-friendly interface compared to Windows. The upcoming Steam Machine is anticipated for its compact design and potential for a hassle-free gaming experience.
Make games look loads better on your old AMD Radeon GPU with this new FSR 4 mod
AppWizard
September 23, 2025

Make games look loads better on your old AMD Radeon GPU with this new FSR 4 mod

Weeks after the leak of AMD FSR 4 source code, the gaming community has tested its capabilities on older RDNA 2 and 3 graphics cards, finding that using this upscaling technology on models like the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT significantly enhances image quality with only a minor performance dip. AMD has not officially released FSR 4 support for older graphics cards, limiting it to RDNA 4 GPUs such as the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. Modders have successfully implemented FSR 4 on older GPUs, such as the RX 7900 XTX and RX 6800 XT, by replacing FP8 instructions with Int8 and using the OptiScaler tool. Users reported a slight decrease in frame rates while experiencing improved graphics quality. However, challenges remain, including specific issues like ghosting effects on RDNA 2 GPUs. AMD has not announced official support for FSR 4 on older GPUs, but upcoming FSR Redstone technology may allow broader compatibility across various GPUs.
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AppWizard
September 17, 2025

Nvidia GeForce GPUs could run new version of FSR, says AMD, with huge implications for DLSS

AMD's upcoming version of FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), referred to as Redstone, will be compatible with virtually any graphics processing unit (GPU), including those from competitors like Nvidia. This version will operate directly on GPU shader cores, unlike previous iterations that required dedicated AI cores. FSR Redstone is based on machine learning and utilizes AMD's ML2CODE technology to convert neural rendering components into optimized Compute Shader code, allowing it to function on nearly all GPUs. It will also introduce new features such as neural radiance cache, ray generation, and frame generation. FSR Redstone is expected to be released by the end of 2025 and could challenge Nvidia's DLSS ecosystem if it performs on par with FSR 4 while maintaining broad compatibility.
Skate system requirements include aggressive upscaling to keep specs low
AppWizard
September 16, 2025

Skate system requirements include aggressive upscaling to keep specs low

The system requirements for the Skate game in early access are as follows: Minimum Requirements (30fps, 1080p, low): - OS: Windows 10 or 11 w/DirectX 12 - GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 460 / Intel Arc A380 - VRAM: 4GB - CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 - RAM: 8GB - Storage: 25GB Medium Requirements (60fps, 1080p, medium): - OS: Windows 10 or 11 w/DirectX 12 - GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A580 - VRAM: 6GB - CPU: Intel Core i5 8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 - RAM: 16GB - Storage: 25GB Recommended Requirements (60fps, 1440p, high): - OS: Windows 10 or 11 w/DirectX 12 - GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / Intel Arc B570 - VRAM: 8GB - CPU: Intel Core i7 9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - RAM: 16GB - Storage: 25GB Ultra Requirements (60fps, 4K, ultra): - OS: Windows 10 or 11 w/DirectX 12 - GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT - VRAM: 8GB - CPU: Intel Core i7 11700 / AMD Ryzen 9 5900 - RAM: 32GB - Storage: 25GB Additional notes include that upscaling technology is used to determine the recommended and ultra specifications, and the game does not support Linux or Mac systems. The download size is 25GB, and the game does not support mouse and keyboard controls.
The Borderlands 4 PC Performance Fiasco, Explained
AppWizard
September 16, 2025

The Borderlands 4 PC Performance Fiasco, Explained

Borderlands 4 launched to impressive numbers and favorable reviews on Steam, but players have raised concerns about its performance on PC, particularly the need for DLSS and frame generation technologies for satisfactory performance on high-end hardware. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford defended the game's performance, stating it is "pretty damn optimal" and emphasizing the use of tools provided by the studio. Despite updates and an optimization guide from Nvidia, many players, including those with powerful GPUs, reported issues such as frame rate drops. Following recommendations to enable DLSS and frame generation, some players achieved better performance, but dissatisfaction remains regarding the reliance on upscaling technology for optimal gameplay. Pitchford's comments about acceptable default settings achieving only 30 FPS have also been criticized by the gaming community. Digital Foundry expressed disappointment with the game's performance compared to other Unreal Engine 5 titles. Pitchford has promised further updates to improve performance on PC.
Watch out, Nvidia: AMD's FSR 4 tech offers a big leap for PC games – but there's a catch
AppWizard
August 26, 2025

Watch out, Nvidia: AMD’s FSR 4 tech offers a big leap for PC games – but there’s a catch

AMD's FSR 4 upscaling technology delivers 276 frames per second (fps) on the Radeon RX 9070 XT, a 5% decrease compared to FSR 3's 290 fps. Despite this performance dip, FSR 4 shows significant improvements in visual fidelity and has outperformed Nvidia's DLSS 3 in super-resolution quality. FSR 4 incurs a 37% increase in GPU usage but remains a small fraction of the overall frame time. Currently, FSR 4 is exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, and there is potential for AMD to backport it to older GPUs, which could enhance its competitiveness against Nvidia, especially in handheld gaming PCs with RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics.
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