Comparison Tool

DLSS and FSR Modes Compared

On an RTX 4070 at 4K in Cyberpunk 2077, the model puts native High near 22 fps. DLSS Quality lifts that to about 29 fps, Balanced to 33 fps, and Performance to 40 fps. FSR (where available) lands slightly lower at roughly 27, 31, and 37 fps. Performance mode gives the biggest FPS jump but the most visible softness; Quality is the usual pick when you want both sharpness and speed.

Results

Visualization

GameRulePro FPS and latency figures are parametric estimates built from an illustrative performance model, not measurements from specific hardware or games. Real performance varies by driver, temperature, background load, and exact title. Use the numbers for planning only and verify with benchmarks.

How It Works

We start from the native High-preset FPS from the parametric model, then apply assumed upscaling multipliers: DLSS Quality 1.3x, Balanced 1.5x, Performance 1.8x; FSR Balanced 1.4x and Performance 1.7x (FSR Quality modeled at 1.2x). These multipliers are illustrative of typical upscaling gains and vary by title and engine. The chart ranks every mode so you can trade FPS for sharpness directly.

What Should You Do?

Use Quality mode when you are close to your target refresh and want minimal softness. Use Balanced as the default for a strong FPS boost with small quality loss. Use Performance only when you need the headroom (e.g., ray tracing on, or 4K high refresh). FSR helps on GPUs without DLSS, though it typically trails DLSS slightly in image clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these upscaling multipliers real?

They are illustrative averages. Actual gains depend on the game engine, resolution, and GPU; some titles gain more, some less.

Which is sharper, DLSS or FSR?

DLSS (especially Quality) is generally sharper than FSR at the same mode, which is why DLSS modes score a bit higher here.

Do I lose image quality with Performance mode?

Yes, the most. Performance renders at a lower internal resolution, so edges and fine detail soften noticeably.

Should I use upscaling at 1080p?

Usually not; the resolution headroom is small and quality loss is more visible. Upscaling shines at 1440p and 4K.

What about frame generation?

Not modeled here. Frame generation can double displayed FPS but adds latency; keep it off for competitive play.