Nvidia's New DLSS 3.5 Update Slightly Refines Visuals in Select Ray Traced Games

DLSS 3.5's Ray Reconstruction feature slightly improves visuals in Cyberpunk 2077 when using path tracing ray tracing. It makes reflections, lighting, and edges sharper.
Ray Reconstruction is compatible with RTX 20 series and up. It requires games to use full path tracing ray tracing. Currently only works in Cyberpunk 2077, Portal with RTX, and Alan Wake 2.
Provides small performance uplift alongside visual improvements. In Cyberpunk 2077, gained 4-5 fps with RTX 4070 Ti and 3-4 fps with RTX 3070.
Visual improvements are subtle - a bit sharper reflections, lighting, edges. Reduces some ray tracing artifacts.
Potentially promising tech, but currently very limited compatibility. Needs wider ray tracing and GPU support to be more impactful.

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