Memory Optimization! NVIDIA DLSS 4 Makes Games Smoother, Reducing VRAM by 20% with Transformer Model

Today, as game performance continues to improve, NVIDIA is once again leading the trend in graphics card technology. The newly released DLSS4 SDK is now officially available and has made significant optimizations in VRAM usage, reducing the load on graphics cards while allowing players to enjoy high-quality game visuals.

According to reports, in the latest DLSS310.3.0 version, NVIDIA optimized the VRAM usage of the Transformer model by 20%. Previously, the Transformer model in DLSS used almost twice as much VRAM as the traditional CNN model, causing pressure for many players when playing at high resolutions. However, after optimization, the VRAM usage of the Transformer model increased by only 40% compared to the CNN model. At 1080p resolution, the old Transformer model used 106.9MB of VRAM, while the new version was reduced to 85.77MB, compared to the CNN model's 60.83MB.

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As resolution increases, the VRAM usage of DLSS also increases. At 4K resolution, the VRAM usage of the Transformer model rises to 307.37MB. Although the reduction in VRAM usage at this resolution is only 80MB, this optimization still holds positive significance for modern graphics cards. However, at 8K resolution, the VRAM usage of the Transformer model still exceeds 1GB, demonstrating the strong demand for this technology at extremely high image quality.

In addition, DLSS4 has made significant progress in frame generation, reducing VRAM usage by 30%. For example, in the game "Warhammer 40,000: Dark Tide," using the frame generation feature of DLSS4 at 4K resolution reduced VRAM usage by a full 400MB compared to DLSS3. This means players can not only enjoy a smoother gaming experience but also reduce the pressure on their graphics card's VRAM.

NVIDIA's efforts in VRAM optimization mark further development in gaming technology. In the future, as DLSS technology continues to advance, we look forward to enjoying smooth gaming experiences even at higher resolutions and more complex game environments.