Die Shrink 103: Does DLSS use Tensor Cores? Do we want “Little” or “Extra Big” Cores? (Patreon)

Tom and Dan sit down to discuss the hardware DLSS utilizes, the future of “Big” and “Extra Big” cores, and our latest thoughts on recent arguments over gatekeeping competitor features in releases.

0:00 Dan’s Camera, Package Thieves, Steam Points (Intro Banter)

14:03 Does DLSS actually use Tensor Cores?

21:09 Sponsorship Deals and Feature Gatekeeping

35:30 Will TSMC bring “Taiwanese Crunch” to the US?

42:25 Do we want “Little” or “Extra Big” Cores?

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