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NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 Boosts NBA 2K27 Graphics, Costs FPS

9/9/2026

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  • NVIDIA promotes DLSS 5 as neural-rendering AI that aims for lifelike graphics without relying solely on raw GPU power.
  • In NBA 2K27, DLSS 5 adds finer skin texture and more realistic shadows to players and crowds.
  • Testing on an RTX 5090 at 4K shows DLSS 5 reduces frame rate from 240 fps to 150 fps.
  • DLSS 5 improves close-up visuals but offers little benefit for wide overhead views, according to reviewers.