How to Utilize the 50 Series Graphics Card Release Without Spending Money

Introduction

• The new 50 Series graphics cards are expensive.
• This guide will show how to leverage the release without financial outlay.
• It involves downloading a new graphics card's capabilities for free.

The Release and DLSS 4

• The 50 Series release comes with DLSS 4, to be supported on all RTX cards.
• Initial issues with lack of game support for DLSS 4.
• DLSS 4 can be used on any DLSS-supported game, providing significant benefits.

What is DLSS?

• Stands for Deep Learning Super Sampling.
• Allows GPUs to render lower resolution images and upscale them using machine learning.
• Initially had mixed reviews due to quality issues but has improved with newer versions.

Using DLSS Swapper Utility

• Allows changing the DLSS version for games that support it by updating DLL files.
• The utility downloads required DLLs and saves originals for restoration if needed.

Installation and Use of DLSS Swapper

1. Download from GitHub (portable version or installer).
2. Run the installer and follow prompts.
3. Use the DLSS Swapper to update the DLSS version for installed games.

Testing DLSS 4 on Games

• Cyberpunk: Tested both DLSS 3 and DLSS 4, showed a 26.5% improvement in average frame rates.
• Red Dead Redemption 2: Significant reduction in visual artifacting using DLSS 4, with a 5.1% improvement in average frame rate.
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Slight improvement in image quality but a 23.2% improvement in performance.

Observations and Conclusions

• DLSS 4 provides better image quality and significant performance improvements.
• DLSS 4 in performance mode delivers better results than older DLSS versions.
• By using DLSS 4, there is no need to invest in a new 50 Series card immediately.

Additional Tips

• Overclocking GPU can provide further performance improvements, which is covered in another guide mentioned at the end.