We tested unofficial DLSS Multi Frame Generation support on RTX 40-series GPUs — new mod brings RTX 50-series exclusive feature to older cards, and it really works
- ID
- 23804
- Status
- summarized
- Published
- 12 Sep 2026, 10:08 PM
- Fetched
- 13 Sep 2026, 12:50 AM
- Provider
- Tom's Hardware
- Category
- technology
- Original URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/we-tested-dlss-multi-frame-generation-on-rtx-40-series-gpus-new-mod-brings-rtx-50-series-exclusive-feature-to-older-cards-and-it-really-works
- Source URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/feeds/all
Summary
- Score
- 5.0
- Created
- 13 Sep 2026, 12:51 AM
- Tags
- Audience
- developersvibe_coders
What happened
A new mod enables DLSS Multi Frame Generation—previously exclusive to NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs—to run on RTX 40-series cards, and Tom's Hardware testing confirms it works. The feature generates interpolated frames to boost perceived frame rates in supported games.
Why it matters
If you're running an RTX 40-series GPU for local AI inference or game development and were holding off on upgrading to a 50-series card for multi-frame generation, this mod lets you test the feature now. Evaluate whether the visual artifacts and latency tradeoffs are acceptable for your use case before committing to a hardware upgrade.
Discussion angle
Does unofficial backporting of GPU features like this pressure NVIDIA to widen support, or will driver-level locks make mods like this harder over time—and what does that mean for builders relying on consumer GPU features for AI workloads?