Nvidia celebrates 500 games with RTX support – Nvidia

So the master of GPUs announced that RTX technology now has support in 500 games and applications. RTX technology includes both hardware ray tracing acceleration and DLSS technology that enhances game performance with the help of artificial intelligence, and is exclusive to Nvidia GPUs.

It feels like yesterday when Nvidia released its first RTX capable GPU, the RTX 2080, 5 years ago. At the time, there were only a few titles that actually took advantage of the nascent RT cores. However, the number has now reached 500 RTX compatible titles, averaging 87 million hours of gameplay per week! Nvidia has shown amazing adoption statistics showing that the vast majority of its customer base with RTX cards enable these features when available. For example, 97% of Cyberpunk 2077 players have RTX graphics settings enabled. Even more impressive is that 99% of those playing modern games like Alan Wake 2 or Minecraft RTX benefit from maximizing visual fidelity.

Not one to miss an opportunity for publicity and community engagement, Nvidia has announced a giveaway including gift cards and branded merchandise to celebrate the occasion. By following Nvidia’s social channels for the latest updates, users are eligible to win more than 20 prizes.

While both RTX and DLSS are certainly more popular now, DLSS is probably the most widely used aspect of RTX technology. By leveraging AI to boost framerates far beyond what the GPU can handle on its own, DLSS enables the smooth gameplay that gamers desire. Compared to alternatives like AMD’s FSR, DLSS represents a must-have feature for those looking to get the best gaming performance.

While ray tracing imposes significant performance penalties for rendering complex lighting and reflections, DLSS has proven to be more accessible to everyone. It allows those with RTX cards to play the latest graphically demanding games at very reasonable frame rates. DLSS improves on what existing hardware can achieve on its own, which helps justify staying above the critical limits of 60fps or even 120fps.

DLSS is undoubtedly Nvidia’s crowning achievement. It provides compelling added value to potential customers and serves as a key differentiator against competitors. As the ubiquity of DLSS continues to expand, so too does Nvidia’s leadership, which is reinforced by continuous software and hardware innovation focused on AI-enhanced gaming experiences.