Is DLSS 5 Worth the Hype? Hands-On Impressions with NBA 2K27!
Gamertag Radio · Sep 7, 2026 · 9:06
Gamertag Radio · Sep 7, 2026 · 9:06
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NVIDIA GeForce DLSS 5 is officially here, and NBA 2K27 is the first title to take advantage of it! Following early leaks and initial controversy surrounding how the tech works, I had the chance to get hands-on experience both at Gamescom and at home on my RTX 5090 rig.
In this segment, sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce, I break down how developer Visual Concepts actually implemented DLSS 5 into NBA 2K27 using 3D guided neural rendering. Learn how targeted, asset-specific application transforms player details, arena lighting, and crowd realism—plus my real-world performance benchmarks at 4K Ultra settings!
Key Highlights:
Addressing the Controversy: How DLSS 5 works when properly implemented per asset by developers rather than as a blanket filter.
Visual Improvements: Enhanced lighting, material detail, player models, and crowd realism in NBA 2K27.
PC Performance: Hands-on impressions playing at 4K resolution, ultra settings, and ray tracing on an RTX 5090 running at 160–180 FPS.
NVIDIA Suite: Combining 3D guided neural rendering, multi-frame generation, and Reflex low latency for smooth gameplay.
Check out actual 4K gameplay on the YouTube channel to see DLSS 5 in action!
