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I've found DLSS 5 can slash frame rates by up to 73% on an RTX 5080 gaming PC in NBA 2K27, and I'm wondering what kind of mega-rig would justify the performanc…
At what cost AI-enhanced graphics? Frames, it seems.
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Testing Nvidia’s DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 on a high‑end RTX 5080 system shows a severe performance penalty. On a benchmarking rig with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5080 and 32 GB DDR5, enabling DLSS 5 can reduce average frame rates by up to 73 percent in certain scenarios, far exceeding Nvidia’s own estimate of a 50‑60 percent hit. The technology does improve visual quality in the game, but the drop in performance is substantial even on a $3,000‑plus PC.
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