Independent developer Daniel Blanco has released a significant update to his DLSS-NR project, enabling the full suite of Nvidia DLSS 5 features on AMD Radeon graphics cards. The latest version, 0.8.0, expands beyond the initial Neural Rendering support to include Super Resolution, Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction. This development offers AMD users access to advanced upscaling technologies that are typically locked to Nvidia hardware.
DLSS-NR Mod Expands Feature Set
The project, first released in September 2026, initially focused solely on bringing Nvidia’s Neural Rendering capabilities to Radeon GPUs. AMD lacks a direct equivalent to this specific neural rendering technology, which is why the mod gained traction early on. The recent update, however, integrates the entire DLSS 5 pipeline. This includes DLSS Super Resolution 4.5, Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction, and the latest 310.9.16 Neural Rendering build.
Blanco also integrated FSR 4.1.1 upscaling into the mod. While AMD GPUs already support FSR, using a consistent version ensures the mod works reliably across different scenarios rather than relying on varying implementations found in different games. The mod currently supports three generations of AMD hardware: the RX 9000 series (RDNA 4), RX 7000 series (RDNA 3), and RX 6000 series (RDNA 2).
Installation and Performance Results
Users can install the mod using the NeuralHub mod loader, which provides a user interface to detect and inject the technology into DirectX 12 games that use FSR, DLSS, or XeSS. Once enabled in the game settings, the mod inserts itself into the upscaler pipeline. It allows players to tweak DLSS settings via an in-game overlay without restarting the application.
According to the developer, the output quality is very similar to native Nvidia DLSS, with only minor issues in specific visual effects. In his own testing, Blanco reported playable frame rates of 90 to 100 FPS at 1080p resolution on an RX 9070 XT. He stated that he is making daily improvements with the goal of matching the performance of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
Real-world results from the community are mixed. Some Reddit users reported no performance loss compared to native FSR, while others experienced frame rate drops ranging from single digits to 25% lower performance in various titles. The developer acknowledges that the wide variety of PC configurations makes consistent results difficult to guarantee. Additionally, the mod does not work with games that use anti-cheat software, limiting its applicability in competitive multiplayer environments.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
