NVIDIA Hints Frame Generation Support Possible for RTX 30 Series

At CES 2025, Nvidia introduced DLSS 4, showcasing significant advancements in gaming technology, particularly with its new AI-driven Frame Generation feature, which is primarily designed for the upcoming RTX 50 series. During an interview, Nvidia's VP of Applied Deep Learning Research, Bryan Catanzaro, hinted at the potential for bringing Frame Generation to older GPUs, such as the RTX 30 and 40 series, although he emphasized that it would depend on optimization and engineering challenges. The shift from Optical Flow hardware to a fully AI-based solution in DLSS 4 may facilitate this compatibility, as it alleviates prior hardware limitations. Catanzaro acknowledged that while older GPUs might not receive immediate support for this feature, the door remains open for future developments. The DLSS 4 model is set to deliver enhanced image quality and efficiency, with improvements in Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction as well. Overall, while current focus lies on the RTX 50 series, Nvidia's statements provide a glimmer of hope for users of older graphics cards.