NVIDIA's AI upscaling technology 'DLSS 5' is being mocked by internet users for over-processing images, making them look far removed from reality.



On March 16, 2026, NVIDIA announced DLSS 5, an AI-powered video upscaling technology described as a 'breakthrough in computer graphics.' Before-and-after videos processed with DLSS 5 were also released, but they have been criticized for being excessively processed.

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Delivers AI-Powered Breakthrough In Visual Fidelity For Games
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/dlss5-breakthrough-in-visual-fidelity-for-games/

Everyone's Laughing At The New Look Of DLSS 5's 'Yassify Filter' - GameSpot
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/everyones-laughing-at-the-new-look-of-dlss-5s-yassify-filter/1100-6538821/

DLSS is NVIDIA's AI technology that improves performance by generating entirely new frames after upscaling the resolution. Its latest version, DLSS 5, introduces a neural rendering model that works in real time at resolutions up to 4K, enabling photorealistic computer graphics that were previously only achievable with Hollywood visual effects.

Before-and-after comparisons of in-game visuals with DLSS 5 have been released.

Announcing NVIDIA DLSS 5 | AI-Powered Breakthrough in Visual Fidelity for Games - YouTube


While DLSS 5 certainly enables more realistic visuals, it also seems to alter facial features. One example is ' Resident Evil: Requiem, ' shown below. You can switch DLSS 5 on and off by moving the slider left or right.



EA SPORTS FC . Although it's still close to the original face, the changes have made it look like a completely different person.



Starfield .



Hogwarts Legacy .




Some internet users quickly began mocking the new technology, creating meme images with captions like, 'DLSS 5 basically looks like this, right?'










NVIDIA states, 'In games, pixels must be deterministic, delivered in real time, and firmly rooted in the 3D world and artistic intent of the game developer. DLSS is not just about performance improvements; it continues to evolve to transform the visual fidelity of games.'

DLSS 5 is expected to be supported by industry leaders such as Bethesda, Capcom, NetEase, and Ubisoft, as well as other major publishers and game developers.

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