NVIDIA Smooth Motion Comes to the 4000 Series: Real-World Testing and Verdict

Subscribers:
20,500
Published on ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS5k15jlAfo



Duration: 0:00
5,379 views
221


In this video, I test NVIDIA Smooth Motion now that it's available for the RTX 4000 Series and examine whether it's worth it compared to maintaining "real frames." I explain what it is, how it works in games without DLSS Frame Generation, and under what conditions it can provide a good experience (emulators, cinematics locked at 30 FPS) compared to current games where native Smooth Motion is generally better.

Key points you'll see:

Requirements: It works in a borderless window (not exclusively full screen); to see it, you need recent drivers and to activate the beta in the NVIDIA App for the option to appear.

Measurement: MSI Afterburner "sees" the generated FPS, but the game's internal counter doesn't; that's why I compare "real frames" vs. "total perceived frames."

Resource costs: It can consume more RAM (in one test, ~+700 MB) and GPU; it doesn't "double for free," and sometimes lowers the real FPS to increase perceived fluidity.

Tests: Guardians of the Galaxy and Shadow of the Tomb Raider with varying results; good fluidity and few visible artifacts, but with a loss of real-world FPS in certain scenarios.

My conclusion: Smooth Motion can be useful in non-FG titles, emulators, or cinematics at 30 FPS; in modern games, I'd prefer DLSS Frame Generation when available. Enable it selectively, evaluate your GPU and memory usage, and decide if the loss of 15–30 real-world FPS is worth it for a smoother feel.

Become a member of the Channel for unique benefits:


Secondary Channel in English:    / @extremegraphicstech  
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Hoytehablode

Channel Twitter: @hoytehablode
https://twitter.com/hoytehablode
Discord: https://discord.gg/W6vtHGQ
Buy your games through this link and you'll be helping me with the channel:
https://www.instant-gaming.com/igr/hoytehablode/
Paypal for Donations Angelonigro@outlook.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoytehablode/

#hoytehablode




Other Videos By Hoy te hablo de


2025-09-24Silent Hill F on PC: Does Unreal Engine 5 ruin or surprise?
2025-09-19The best gamepad for Switch 2, the Easy SMX S10, is superior to the Pro Controller and cheaper.
2025-09-17RTX 5060 Ti at its Limit: 4K ALL in ULTRA + DLSS 4 and FG x4 — Playable or Insane?
2025-09-15🚨 Borderlands 4 is a TECHNICAL DISASTER and Randy Pitchford is losing his mind
2025-09-14GameSir T3 Lite: Is this budget-friendly controller with Hall Effect sticks worth it?
2025-09-13From Hype to Outrage: The Truth About the Nintendo Direct
2025-09-12RX 9060 XT vs 5060 Ti: Is NVIDIA Worth the Extra?
2025-09-10QRD FERROX M5: The Best Multi-Console Controller? Honest Review
2025-09-08RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: The MINIMUM I'd buy in 2025 (1440p/4K with DLSS 4)
2025-09-05Cronos The New Dawn - A "Strange" Port with Hidden Options That Degrade Performance
2025-08-20NVIDIA Smooth Motion Comes to the 4000 Series: Real-World Testing and Verdict
2025-08-18How many cores do you need for gaming in 2025? (and when 3D cache matters)
2025-08-138 GB de RAM en GPU: ¿Suficiente para jugar hoy? #shorts
2025-08-12GameSir Nova Lite 2: Durable, Accurate, and Versatile
2025-08-08Is 12GB enough in 2025? The power trap without VRAM
2025-08-06EXTREME REBUILDING! I pushed DLSS to the limit from 320x240 to 4K
2025-08-05RISE AND FALL OF THE ADVENTURE GAME – PART II | The LucasArts Empire
2025-08-04Heroes of Mount Dragon: ¿Es un buen Beat em Up?
2025-08-04Earth vs Mars – Relic breaks away from RTS and goes tactical in 2025
2025-08-03Recharge: The best RC simulator now in Early Access
2025-08-02WRECKFEST 2 Impressions: Wilder, More Realistic, More Fun