NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Makes 4K 240Hz Path Tracing Gaming a Reality
NVIDIA unveiled DLSS 4.5 at CES 2026. The latest version introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6X Multi Frame Generation modes, delivering path tracing-enabled 240+ fps gaming to GeForce RTX 50 series owners.
What’s New in DLSS 4.5?
Announced at NVIDIA’s CES 2026 showcase, DLSS 4.5 promises a significant leap in gaming performance. The technology dynamically boosts performance by generating up to five additional frames for every traditionally rendered frame.
Key Features
- Dynamic Multi Frame Generation: Dynamically scales performance based on scene complexity
- 6X Multi Frame Generation: Generates five additional frames per rendered frame
- Second-Generation Transformer Model: Enhanced image quality for DLSS Super Resolution
- 240+ FPS with Path Tracing: Now achievable on GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs
Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6X mode are expected to launch this spring. The second-generation transformer model is available now through the NVIDIA App for all GeForce RTX GPUs.
Support for Over 400 Games and Apps
The new transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution brings improved image quality to over 400 games and apps. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation now supports more than 250 titles. DLSS 4 launched at CES last year with 75 supported games. That number has grown significantly, with 2025’s most-played titles joining the list, including ARC Raiders, Battlefield 6, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Where Winds Meet.
Games Launching with DLSS Support
| Game | Technology Support |
|---|---|
| 007 First Light | DLSS 4, RTX |
| Phantom Blade Zero | DLSS 4, RTX |
| PRAGMATA | DLSS 4, RTX |
| Resident Evil Requiem | DLSS 4, RTX |
| Active Matter | DLSS 4, RTX |
| DEFECT | DLSS 4, RTX |
| Screamer | DLSS 4, RTX |
Perfect Pairing with G-SYNC Pulsar
The high frame rates enabled by DLSS 4.5 reach their full potential when paired with next-generation G-SYNC Pulsar monitors.
G-SYNC Pulsar delivers perceived motion clarity exceeding 1,000Hz through variable frequency backlight strobing technology. In addition to tear-free gaming, Ambient Adaptive Technology automatically adjusts color temperature and brightness based on ambient lighting conditions.
G-SYNC Pulsar monitors are now available.
RTX Remix Logic: Modern Graphics for Classic Games
Alongside DLSS 4.5, NVIDIA introduced the RTX Remix Logic update. This enables modders to add dynamic graphics effects to classic games.
- Over 900 configurable settings
- Real-time effects that react to in-game events
- Support for 165+ classic titles
- No source code access required
The update will be available through the NVIDIA App later this month.
AI-Powered NPCs with NVIDIA ACE
NVIDIA also shared developments in game AI. NVIDIA ACE technology transforms NPCs into AI-driven autonomous characters.
In Total War: PHARAOH, an AI-powered advisor helps players learn the game’s complex systems. In PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG Ally features long-term memory, allowing it to remember and reference past matches and gameplay interactions.
PUBG Ally will enter testing in the first half of this year, available in English, Korean, and Chinese.
GeForce NOW Expands to More Devices
Cloud gaming service GeForce NOW is bringing DLSS technology to more platforms:
- Native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV Stick
- HOTAS (joystick and throttle) support for flight simulators
- GeForce RTX 5080-class performance
Games including 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert will be available on day one via the cloud.
Everything Else NVIDIA Announced at CES 2026
Nvidia’s CES 2026 keynote covered a wide range of new technologies and partnerships beyond DLSS 4.5.
Rubin Platform: The Next Engine for AI
NVIDIA unveiled its next-generation computing platform, named after American astronomer Vera Rubin. Succeeding the Blackwell architecture, Rubin is the company’s first “extreme-codesigned” six-chip AI platform, now in full production.
Platform components include:
- Rubin GPUs: 50 petaflops of NVFP4 inference
- Vera CPUs: Optimized for data movement and agentic processing
- NVLink 6: Scalable networking technology
- BlueField-4 DPU and ConnectX-9 SuperNIC
The Rubin platform promises to deliver AI tokens at one-tenth the cost.
Mercedes-Benz CLA: NVIDIA DRIVE AV Hits the Road
A major autonomous driving partnership was announced. The Mercedes-Benz CLA will be the first passenger car featuring NVIDIA DRIVE full-stack software, launching in the U.S. this year.
- Dual-stack architecture: End-to-end AI for core driving, classical system for safety
- NVIDIA Halos safety framework for redundancy
- Urban navigation, proactive collision avoidance, automated parking The CLA, which received a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating, marks the beginning of AI-defined transportation.
Alpamayo: Open Models for Autonomous Driving
NVIDIA continues its open-source push in autonomous vehicle development with Alpamayo:
- Alpamayo R1: The first open-source reasoning VLA model for autonomous driving
- AlpaSim: Open-source simulation framework for high-fidelity testing
- Over 1,700 hours of driving data covering rare edge cases
The model can not only perceive its environment but also explain its actions.
DRIVE Hyperion Ecosystem
The Level 4 autonomy-ready DRIVE Hyperion platform continues to expand:
- Astemo, Bosch, Magna, Quanta, and ZF Group are developing electronic control units
- Aeva, Arbe, Hesai, Omnivision, and Sony have certified their sensor suites
- Dual DRIVE AGX Thor chips deliver over 2,000 FP4 teraflops of compute power
RTX AI PC: A Revolution in Video and Image Generation
LTX-2 Model
Lightricks’ LTX-2 model can generate up to 20 seconds of 4K video. It features built-in audio and multi-keyframe support.
ComfyUI Optimizations
- 60% less VRAM and 3x speed with NVFP4 format on RTX 50 series
- RTX Video Super Resolution upscales to 4K in seconds
Small Language Models
Performance improvements of up to 35% for Ollama and llama.cpp.
DGX Spark: Desktop AI Supercomputer
The compact AI supercomputer DGX Spark has achieved a 2.6x performance boost since launch. Ideal for LLM testing and prototyping agentic workflows.
BlueField-4 and Enterprise Security
BlueField DPU has been enhanced with new security platforms integrated into the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design:
- Armis Centrix
- Check Point Infinity AI Cloud Protect
- Fortinet FortiGate VM
- Palo Alto Networks Prisma AIRS
- Red Hat OpenShift
- Trend Vision One
Open Models
NVIDIA is offering open models across six key domains:
| Domain | Model Family |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | Clara |
| Climate Science | Earth-2 |
| Reasoning & Multimodal | Nemotron |
| Robotics & Simulation | Cosmos |
| Embodied Intelligence | GR00T |
| Autonomous Driving | Alpamayo |
Nemotron Speech delivers real-time speech recognition 10x faster than comparable models. Cosmos Reason 2 enables robots to interact with the physical world with greater accuracy.
NVIDIA Broadcast 2.1
The Virtual Key Light effect for streamers is now available on RTX 3060 desktop GPUs and above. Professional broadcast-style lighting options have been added.
Hyperlink: AI-Powered Video Search
Nexa.ai’s Hyperlink app transforms RTX PCs into a searchable knowledge base. The new beta version can search video content for objects, actions, and speech.
- 30 seconds per gigabyte indexing on RTX 5090
- 3-second response time
- All data processed locally for privacy
That’s a wrap on NVIDIA’s major announcements at CES 2026! With DLSS 4.5 bringing unprecedented performance to path-traced gaming and a host of AI and automotive innovations, NVIDIA continues to push the boundaries of technology. Stay tuned for more updates as these technologies roll out throughout the year.