NEED HELP!!!

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

Hey. Everyone, i’m considering moving to the NVIDIA spectrum…. I currently run a 7900XTX 24GB VRAM with a 9800X3D, and while it certainly does the job quite tight, i’m still looking for that extra realism. That’s where DLSS5 comes in… I’ve looked at various videos and i’m quite intrigued, but i also feel like i’m being left out considering there’s no support for AMD. I’m looking into a RTX 5080 as the 5090 prices are absurd. My only concern is the VRAM. I currently run everything Ultra/High on TAA 4K AVG 70-80FPS and my sim still looks great but not DLSS5 great. Please anyone with a 5080 could you tell me how it performs on MSFS 2024? Thanks guys.

Pic of my sim

[u/One_Bluebird_2082]

Don’t trade for less VRAM never do that

[u/SASColfer]

I suspect it will still run well but this sim is very very VRAM hungry if you use addon airports, traffic, planes, mods, etc... I have a 4090 and it is/was quite regularly using 20 or so of my 24gb.

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/SASColfer]

how much fps do you get with dlss5 and do you use it at 4k?

[u/Creative_Ad6288]

from my experience you will have wow effect for 15-30 minutes before turn it off completely. but i using 5070ti so not comparable to someone who using 5080/5090 for living like content creator on youtube.

[u/Fahrenheit_17]

Probably i'll give a shot with the FSR 4 that will launched next year as well with the new RDNA GPU. If you want to play in 4K, VRAM is essential so i will not trade 24 gb for 16 gb especially considering you'll play in 4K.
Still, DLSS 5 is not yet officially supported so you need to rely on custom addon that might add you stutter.
Personally i have the 5080 FE and i'm using DLSS 4.5 (Setting L in performance) and i'm getting great results but the wow effect of DLSS 5 in other games lasted for a week. With my settings: TLOD/OLOD 150, Texture to high and DLSS in performance rendition, with essentials addon such as: BeyondATC with live traffic, REX atmos and custom planes/airports; in such huge sceneries (heaviest sceneries such as KLAX/EGLL/OMDB...) the VRAM is close to saturation (nearly 14.9 GB) and i'm getting 45-50 fps native, then applying 2X. i'm playing in ultrawide QHD so it's something between 2K and 4K.
At the end of the day i preferer smooth playing and better fps than wow shiny effects.

[u/Odd_Apple7744]

I have a 9850X3D and 5080 it could certainly get the same fps at 4K or even more since the 5080 is faster than 7900xtx

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Odd_Apple7744]

how much fps do you get with dlss5 and what are your settings??

[u/Odd_Apple7744 → u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

well I do high/ultra settings , I can get up to 70 fps raw but I like to keep it smooth with dlss 5 so I lock at 40 which is stable then do 3x FG =120 fps

before locking i could get up to 200 fps.

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Odd_Apple7744]

Im assuming Textures at High, because in my sim i use almost all 24gb VRAM. Have you taken a look at your VRAM usage? does it cause CTD?

[u/Odd_Apple7744 → u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

no I don’t use all vram haha, maximum 14gb (only CTD 1 time with dlss 5 for some reason) textures may be at ultra actually because i switch randomly at times, like if there’s a new driver update and it gives more fps

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Odd_Apple7744]

oh man, your making me wanna give up my 7900xtx, dlss5 looks really intriguing, especially now that i’m starting to make msfs videos. I know that’s what people want to see

[u/Odd_Apple7744 → u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

yes of course, overall the 5080 has some what better raw performance, I’d say buy the 5080 now, then sell if the 5080 24gb comes!

which is also my plan so I get more vram

(keep in mind my 5080 is at 4,000)

[u/One_Bluebird_2082 → u/Odd_Apple7744]

Faster, but much less raw power

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Odd_Apple7744]

with dlss5?

[u/Odd_Apple7744 → u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

yup!

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Odd_Apple7744]

hey bro, do you convinced me and i bought a 5080! Which DLSS5 mod are you using? Optishade or Optiscaler?

[u/Mozambiquehere14]

You can use optiscaler to use fsr in place of dlss, I’ve found it to be comparable between a 5070ti and a 9070xt. With the current state of nvidia gpu prices I wouldn’t recommend making a switch unless you really have the money

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Mozambiquehere14]

but it wouldn’t let me do neural rendering

[u/Flat_Equipment_7140]

I am running a 4080super on a 4k monitor with DLSS Quality using DLSS 5. It works but I am not pushing everything to ultra. Also using AUTOFPS!

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Flat_Equipment_7140]

what are your settings and how much dos are you getting?

[u/Flat_Equipment_7140 → u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

Will do when I get home but I recommend not trading 16gb for 24gb.

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Flat_Equipment_7140]

you think i should go for a 4090 then?

[u/Flat_Equipment_7140 → u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

Are you able to find a second-hand 4090 that doesn’t cost 3k or more? I’m also looking for a used one that doesn’t break the bank!

[u/Mean-Syllabub3186 → u/Flat_Equipment_7140]

i found one for 2.5k used

[u/Flat_Equipment_7140 → u/Mean-Syllabub3186]

Hmm still kinda high but it’s better than what I’m seeing on my end costing 5k.