We tested DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 with every RTX 50-series GPU — first official release comes with a big performance hit, but almost every Blackwell card can run it at 1080p

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology made its official debut in NBA 2K27, sparking significant industry attention. According to comprehensive testing by Tom's Hardware, while DLSS 5 introduces notable power con... Read original →

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 debut in NBA 2K27 marks a pivotal moment in AI-driven graphics, with cascading effects across the semiconductor stack. The technology's heavy reliance on Tensor Cores will push RTX 50-series and future architectures to prioritize AI compute units, while game developers must adapt to new rendering paradigms. Regulatory scrutiny is likely in regions like Europe and mainland China, where energy efficiency standards may constrain adoption. Competitors like AMD and Intel are expected to accelerate their own AI graphics initiatives to counter NVIDIA’s dominance. Looking ahead, DLSS 5’s integration into mainstream titles will likely establish AI rendering as a new industry standard, with widespread adoption expected within 12 months.