I recently upgraded to a 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, and I've been gaming at 1080p using DLSS set to quality or DLAA depending on the game. For instance, in Expedition 33, I'm getting roughly 80 fps on 1080p with DLSS Quality enabled. I'm considering switching to a 1440p monitor but want to know how much of a performance hit I'll take with this card while still using DLSS. Ideally, I'm hoping to maintain around 70 fps; if it dips below 60 fps, I might hold off on the transition. Also, I'm curious about how this change would affect performance in other games overall. I usually disable frame generation and prefer a stable 70 fps to avoid any input lag.
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Performance will vary quite a bit depending on the game, so it's tough to give a one-size-fits-all answer. You could check out reviews that benchmark the 5060 Ti at both resolutions to get a better idea of what the frame rates will be like.
If you're using DLSS, that helps a lot! With the latest version, DLSS Performance mode should work well for 1440p. Just ensure your CPU isn't holding you back. The higher your fps, the smoother the gameplay, so it's good to have at least 70 fps base. Just watch out for capping it too early with GSync or VSync, or else you might face increased latency.
If you’re thinking about buying a new monitor, you might want to try out 1440p on your current monitor using DSR in the Nvidia control panel. Just set the scaling factor to match 1440p, and it could simulate the experience without needing to change monitors right away.
Oh yeah, I remember that feature! I had no idea it'd mimic a 1440p monitor so closely.
Wouldn't that just be for testing native 1440p though?
In theory, moving to 1440p means you're increasing the pixel count by about 78%, which should bring your frame rate down to about 56% of what you're getting at 1080p. So if you're around 80 fps now, you might expect at least 45 fps at 1440p. But keep in mind, this also depends on whether your game runs into other bottlenecks like CPU limitations or if VSync is enabled.
Thanks for the link!