DLSS 4.5: what to compare when AI changes the game image
An editorial look at NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcement, with a practical comparison plan for your PC.
Reconstruction and generative NPCs do different jobs.
Compare the same scene with fixed settings.
This article contains no original FPS or quality measurements.
The short answer
On August 25, 2026, NVIDIA announced DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction with a new transformer model. The company says it improves reconstruction in ray-traced and path-traced games. This article assesses the announcement; it is not our own hardware test.
Announcement date: 25 Aug 2026
What changed?
Ray Reconstruction processes the rendered image. It does not give characters new dialogue. Support in the game and software still matters.
Who is this relevant to?
For PC players checking image quality in supported games. Inspect the settings available in your particular game instead of comparing version names alone.
What this means for your work
Our suggested comparison: save one camera position, resolution and quality preset. Examine slow camera movements, thin fences, reflections and moving characters. Record frame times alongside your visual impression. Change only one setting at a time.
Limits of this report
Findbest has not collected benchmark results. Manufacturer quality claims are not independent measurements. The source dates from August; check the installed software and game support before comparing.
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