Creators working in Unreal Engine 5 face a tough choice: pay more for performance or stick with what they have. NVIDIA's new driver introduces DLSS 4 to UE5 games like Conan Exiles Enhanced, but the catch is that only RTX 4090 owners can access it—at a cost.
The RTX 4090 now starts at $2,399, nearly double its launch price. That's a hard pill to swallow when DLSS 4 isn't even out yet for most UE5 games. The question isn't just about whether this is worth the upgrade, but whether NVIDIA has struck the right balance between performance and accessibility.
Performance with a Premium Price
DLSS 4 promises to be a game-changer, offering up to 2x performance improvements over DLSS 3. That's significant for creators pushing the limits of UE5, but it comes at a cost. The RTX 4090 is already the most expensive GPU on the market, and now NVIDIA is asking users to pay even more for early access.
- DLSS 4 Features:
- Up to 2x performance boost over DLSS 3
- Enhanced upscaling with new AI algorithms
- Optimized for UE5's advanced rendering features
The Road Ahead
NVIDIA is betting big on DLSS 4, but the roadmap isn't entirely clear. Will this be a one-time upgrade, or will it open the door to more AI-driven enhancements in the future? For now, creators are left wondering if they should jump on the bandwagon or wait and see.
For those who do upgrade, the RTX 4090's price tag is a major hurdle. But for those already invested in UE5 and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, DLSS 4 could be a game-changer—if they can stomach the cost.
