Nvidia introduced DLSS 5 in early September 2026, a new neural rendering technology that uses artificial intelligence to enhance and regenerate parts of a game's image in real time. Unlike earlier versions of DLSS, which primarily upscaled lower-resolution images to make them look higher quality, DLSS 5 uses a generative AI model to recalculate and improve specific elements of the image—such as facial details—making them more realistic. This was notably demonstrated in NBA 2K27, the first game to use the technology. However, this advanced AI processing comes at a cost. DLSS 5 requires a significant amount of computational power, which can cause performance issues if there is no upscaling to balance the workload. This has sparked debate among gamers and developers about whether the benefits of AI-enhanced visuals justify the potential drop in performance. While Nvidia has not officially commented on these concerns, the discussion has already begun before the technology’s full release. According to a leaker reported by VideoCardz, AMD is reportedly developing its own neural rendering technology for future Radeon graphics cards, focusing on AI-driven lighting effects. While AMD’s current Radeon cards can run DLSS 5 through a mod, the experience has been described as unplayable due to performance issues. A dedicated solution from AMD would make sense, especially as the race for AI-powered graphics technology is not limited to PCs—ARM, for example, has implemented a technique similar to DLSS in Android devices. AMD already offers FSR, an upscaling technology that has used AI since last year. However, upscaling and regenerating images with AI are different tasks, with the latter being more complex and computationally intensive. If AMD does develop its own neural rendering solution, it would represent a major step forward and a way to compete with Nvidia in this emerging field. However, as of now, AMD has not officially confirmed the technology or the timeline for its release. For now, all information comes from a single leaker, and the future of AMD’s neural rendering remains uncertain.