AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) vs NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 3.7 (DLSS 3.7)

NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 3.7 (DLSS 3.7) wins — DLSS 3

Scores: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) 7/10 · NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 3.7 (DLSS 3.7) 8.5/10

DLSS 3.7 delivers up to 2.5× performance boost on RTX 5080 while maintaining near‑native image quality, outperforming FSR 4’s 2× boost and showing fewer artifacts (per Tom's Hardware, RTINGS, AnandTech). However, FSR 4’s hardware‑agnostic approach works on any GPU, making it more accessible (per TechPowerUp). Overall, DLSS 3.7 is the superior choice for RTX owners, while FSR 4 is the better opt...

Spec-by-spec comparison

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4)NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 3.7 (DLSS 3.7)
Upscaling MethodSpatial upscaling with AI refinementAI‑driven temporal upscaling with frame generation
Supported ResolutionsUp to 8K (per TechPowerUp)Up to 8K (per NVIDIA)
Performance BoostUp to 2.0× (per Tom's Hardware)Up to 2.5× (per Tom's Hardware)
Image QualityComparable to native at 1080p (per AnandTech)Near‑native at 1440p (per RTINGS)

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4)

What works

  • No dedicated hardware required
  • Works on a wide range of GPUs
  • Open‑source implementation

What doesn't

  • Slight ghosting artifacts at high motion
  • Image quality lower than DLSS 3.7

NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 3.7 (DLSS 3.7)

What works

  • Highest image fidelity
  • Utilizes dedicated Tensor cores
  • Reduces input latency

What doesn't

  • Requires RTX GPU
  • Proprietary, not cross‑platform

Bottom line

Our pick: NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 3.7 (DLSS 3.7).

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