Nvidia just scaled down DLSS 3, and that’s a good thing

Nvidia’s signature upscaler, DLSS 3, just got yet another update — and although subtle and a downgrade on the surface, it actually seems like a good thing for some of the best graphics cards. The latest version 3.8.10, bundled with the GeForce 566.14 driver, doesn’t seem to introduce any major changes, but Nvidia enthusiasts noticed that it’s about half the size that it used to be. Where’s that difference coming from?

No, Nvidia didn’t downgrade DLSS 3 — at least not in any major way. Although this hasn’t been confirmed by Nvidia itself, it appears that the company removed a whole bunch of DLSS presets and replaced them with just two. These presets make it easier for gamers to choose the type of focus they want to apply to each game.

Some profiles are centered around performance, meaning frames per second (fps), while others focus on high graphics quality. Not every game lets you pick between all the presets that Nvidia used to offer, but you’ll find that some game settings allow you to tweak DLSS and shift between Quality and Performance modes. Now, the choice should be simpler, although it’ll still vary depending on the game.

Prior to this update, Nvidia offered various DLSS 3 presets, from A through D. The latest driver removes all of those presets and instead comes with two that are in use and one that’s not currently in use.

Preset E is, according to VideoCardz, the default preset for Performance, Balanced, and Quality modes. It should provide greater image stability. Meanwhile, preset F is focused on ultra-high performance and should push for higher frame rates.