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‘AMDLSS5’ gets Nvidia’s neural rendering running on AMD graphics cards and claims 64% better performance than other mods
An unofficial mod called AMDLSS5 v2.0 claims to run Nvidia’s DLSS 5 neural rendering on AMD graphics cards, with better performance than earlier mods. If its figures hold up, it could make the demanding technology more practical for some AMD users, though reports raise questions about image quality.
The creator claims the mod delivers 64% more frames per second in Resident Evil Requiem than “other mods” and 11% more than its own previous version. Earlier testing with a different mod recorded just 9 fps on an RX 9070 XT in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with ray tracing set to Ultra, while DLSS 5 has also caused large frame-rate drops on Nvidia hardware. The new mod reportedly supports several games, but some users have criticised its visual quality; installation is described as a one-click process.
In short
- AMDLSS5 v2.0 brings DLSS 5 to AMD cards unofficially.
- Its creator claims 64% higher frame rates in Resident Evil Requiem.
- Some users say the mod’s image quality is poor.
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The case for
Supporters could argue that an unofficial mod bringing DLSS 5 to AMD cards broadens access to demanding rendering technology and gives users more choice. The claimed performance gains, if independently confirmed, could make it more practical in supported games, while simple installation lowers the barrier to trying it.
The case against
Sceptics could argue that headline frame-rate comparisons are not enough to establish a useful improvement: the figures are creator claims, and reports of poor image quality raise questions about the trade-off. Given the demanding performance of DLSS 5 even on Nvidia hardware, users may reasonably want independent testing across games and settings before relying on the mod.