Evaluating the value of upgrading from an RX 7700 XT to a newer NVIDIA GPU for DLSS4/DLAA and improved visuals.
Evaluating the value of upgrading from an RX 7700 XT to a newer NVIDIA GPU for DLSS4/DLAA and improved visuals.
Probably not, FSR 3 should work well on your existing card. The upgrade cost likely isn't worth it right now. Only the latest 4000 series and higher models support DLSS 4; older ones like 3070Ti and 3080 still use FSR 3. On AMD, FSR3 is similar to DLSS 3 with minimal visual impact, letting you boost graphics without major frame drops by upscaling. The main benefit of an Nvidia card is ray tracing, but it usually isn't enabled unless you're targeting top-tier performance. Unless you have a higher VRAM model, you might lose 2-4GB, which could hurt with newer games that demand more memory.
AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution employs advanced upscaling methods to increase frame rates and provide sharp details. To be frank, both FSR and DLSS often result in similar visual quality—especially on my Nvidia hardware, where FSR tends to perform slightly better but the difference remains minimal overall.
DLSS4 marks the first instance where upscaling truly surpasses native quality. FSR4 sits between DLSS3 and DLSS4 in terms of performance, though it falls short in game compatibility. FSR3 doesn’t align with the newer standards at all. DLSS4 resolves TAA blur and texture issues effectively. The transformer technology impresses with its results, often outperforming native rendering while maintaining solid speed. Still, minor artifacts occasionally appear. Given today’s gaming demands and performance constraints, the extra 30-50% frame rate is worth it compared to sub-60 fps. Personally, I’d be willing to pay a bit more for the Nvidia GPU just for these enhancements.
i have a 4070... dlss4 does look better than dlss3, noticably so... But the overall impression is still mostly "blurry, I wish I could run stuff at native again"... Noticable difference, but it's not really that big also... Still it's true if you have the choice it's probably better to use the new algorithm. Or are you saying you need a 5000 series for all the whistles? *It's also a little hard to judge for me tbf because my laptop has a 4070 and the desktop a 3070, and laptops always look "sharper" heck my old LENOVO with a 940mx looks sharper than this rather terrible MSI monitor my PC has to deal with... (Pixel density is a thing ig!) I like TAA, as long there's no Raytracing or DLSS... It's that mix specifically that makes it blurry... I have a mod that can turn off TAA, it's immediately not blurry anymore, the problem is it now looks like pong (resolution wise)!
Both the 3000 and 4000 series benefit from DLSS4 upscaling. The exclusive feature for the 5000 series is multiframegen. You can use the Nvidia App to ensure games run with the newest DLSS version, regardless of the original release, since developers rarely update their titles manually after launch.
I investigated this for Wilds... it seemed nobody managed to get it running smoothly without problems, with frequent crashes and bugs. In Wilds I can enable DLSS (probably three versions?) on my 3070, but that blocks frame generation, which I need if I want to use frame generation at all. I’m not sure how common this is, but it’s definitely a headache! The 4070 supports both DLSS and frame generation without issues. In short, most workarounds involve hacks that can cause further complications, especially with anti-cheat systems, and aren’t officially supported by Nvidia. I don’t even have the app installed right now because it only causes problems... though it’s still on my laptop with a newer GPU and an older driver. Makes you think!
FSR4 lags behind DLSS4 significantly but remains functional. FSR3 is far behind in performance. If you plan a change, aim for noticeable improvements like a 5070ti or 4080 Super. Alternatively, consider the 9070XT and rely on its higher base speed to achieve better FSR4 compatibility, using increased base speeds to compensate for lower FSR settings such as Quality at 4K or none below.