There are two frame-rate-improvement tools with similar names, and only one makes it to the RTX 40 series. DLSS Multi Frame Generation, which is entirely new and works only with the RTX 50 series, generates three frames to every one frame,

Frame Generation, an AI-powered feature that NVIDIA introduced in September 2022 as part of its suite of performance-enhancing DLSS 3 technologies, has been updated with a new AI model that can deliver faster performance despite requiring less VRAM usage,

We do a lot of benchmarking, and Nvidia is bringing some new features to its RTX 50-series GPUs that require changes in how to collect performance data. Here's what you need to know about Nvidia's "best practices" as well as our plans for future testing of GPUs.

I’ve seen the RTX 5090 double the framerate of 4090, though a big part of that is due to DLSS 4 and multi-frame gen. Best of CES 2025 Awards ➜ We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.