DLSS 4 vs DLSS 4.5 | Cyberpunk 2077 and BlackMyth Wukong | Preset K vs Preset L | RTX 5090 | RT Max

#dlss4 #nvidia #cyberpunk2077 #wukong #dlss4.5 0:00 Settings 0:32 Scene 1 1:43 Scene 2 2:17 Scene 3 3:20 Scene 4 4:05 Scene 5 4:49 Foliage 5:27 Cyberpunk Benchmark 6:35 Blackmyth Wukong Benchmark 8:59 Scene 1 DLSS 4 vs DLSS 4.5 10:01 Scene 2 DLSS 4 vs DLSS 4.5 10:40 Scene 3 DLSS 4 vs DLSS 4.5 🔍 Testing DLSS 4 vs DLSS 4.5 on RTX 5090 — Cyberpunk 2077 & Black Myth: Wukong We set up a detailed comparison between NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 (using Preset K quality) and the newly announced DLSS 4.5 (using Preset L performance) on the flagship RTX 5090, using two of the most visually demanding games available: Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong. This test highlights how the latest upscaling technology changes both performance and visual fidelity on top-tier hardware. 🎮 Performance: FPS and Responsiveness On RTX 5090, DLSS 4 already unlocked massive performance gains in Cyberpunk and Wukong by combining Super Resolution with Multi Frame Generation—enabling consistently high framerates even in fully ray-traced scenes. Early reports and community tests suggest that DLSS 4.5’s advanced Super Resolution mode can incur a performance cost in some cases (especially on older GPUs), but on RTX 50-series hardware this hit is much smaller or negligible because of dedicated FP8 Tensor Core throughput. With DLSS 4.5 Preset L performance mode on the 5090, many users find that it delivers similar or even higher framerates than DLSS 4 Preset K, thanks to smarter frame generation and dynamic scaling—while still retaining much of the quality improvements from the new transformer model. In both Cyberpunk and Wukong, these performance improvements are especially noticeable at 4K with ray tracing enabled, where native performance is otherwise limited. 🖼️ Image Quality: Clarity and Fidelity DLSS 4 (Preset K quality) was already a leap forward over earlier versions: it combined transformer-based upscaling with multi-frame generation that improved motion stability and detail retention compared to DLSS 3, especially visible in reflections and shadows. DLSS 4.5 (Preset L performance) builds on that with sharper edges, reduced ghosting, and improved temporal stability, resulting in visuals that feel closer to native resolution without sacrificing performance. Many early side-by-side comparisons show that the new transformer model better preserves lighting contrast and fine details—notably in high-motion action and complex neon environments in Cyberpunk, and dense foliage and character detail in Wukong. 🧠 Community & Critical Verdicts Across recent reviews and tests: DLSS 4.5 is widely recognized for improved image quality and motion stability over DLSS 4, especially with its latest Super Resolution model. Performance impacts vary by GPU generation, but on a high-end RTX 5090 the trade-off is minimal while the visual gains are clear. 🏁 Summary: DLSS 4 vs DLSS 4.5 on RTX 5090 Feature DLSS 4 (Preset K) DLSS 4.5 (Preset L) FPS / Performance Excellent, huge uplift Comparable or higher with dynamic frame gen Image Quality Great detail & stability Better lighting & edge fidelity Motion Clarity Strong Improved ghosting reduction Best for Balanced quality-first Quality + performance without compromise Bottom Line: On flagship hardware like the RTX 5090, DLSS 4.5 delivers a notable step forward, combining the performance headroom of DLSS 4 with significantly enhanced visual quality—especially when using performance-oriented presets like Preset L. Even if performance gains are sometimes modest, the overall experience in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong feels smoother, sharper, and more immersive. PC Specifications: CPU – AMD RYZEN 7 9800X3D GPU – NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 5090 32GB ASUS ROG ASTRAL MOTHERBOARD – ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR HERO X670E RAM – GSKILL Trident Z Neo 64 GB 6000 MHZ CL 30 CPU Cooler - ASUS RYUJIN 3 360 RGB AIO COOLER SSD – CORSAIR T700 PCIE 5.0 2TB SSD – SAMSUNG 980 PRO 2TB SCREEN 1 – LG ULTRAGEAR OLED 240HZ 1440P HDR SCREEN 2 - 32' LG UltraGear™ OLED Gaming Monitor 4K with 240Hz HDR Refresh Rate 0.03ms (GtG) Response Time - 32GS95UE-B | LG CA KEYBOARD – CORSAIR K100 CHERRY MX K100 RGB Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — CORSAIR OPX Switch — Black MOUSE – RAZOR V2PRO VIPER WIRELESS Ultra-lightweight Wireless Mouse for Gaming - Razer Viper V2 Pro | Razer Canada HEADSET – STEELSERIES ARTICS NOVA PRO Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox, PC, PlayStation, VR, Switch, Mobile, and more | SteelSeries Astral Gaming Benchmarks Astral Gaming Bench For business inquiries please contact Email - [email protected]