Lossless Scaling V3.0.0.1 ((better)) Jun 2026
However, the improved fluidity provided by V3.0.0.1 often makes games feel much more responsive and playable, provided your base framerate is stable (ideally around 30-60 FPS). If your game is running at 20 FPS, frame generation won't fix the input lag, but if you are hovering at 45 FPS, LSFG 3.0 can push that to a silky smooth 90+ FPS with surprising stability.
V3.0.0.1 suggests the developer (THS) is moving toward a hybrid model: using a tiny, on-the-fly trained ML model for motion estimation (similar to FSR 3's algorithm but GPU-agnostic). The next major version (3.1 or 4.0) will likely introduce per-game profiles and possibly an open-source model for community tuning. Lossless Scaling V3.0.0.1
If you own a GTX 1060 or an RX 580, you cannot run modern AAA games at 60 FPS native. By capping your game to 30 FPS and using V3.0.0.1 X2 mode, you get a visually smooth 60 FPS (motion fluidity, not raw latency). Is it perfect? No. Is it playable? Absolutely. However, the improved fluidity provided by V3
Originally conceived as a lightweight, integer-based screen scaler for pixel-art games and emulators, Lossless Scaling (LS) has undergone a radical transformation. By version V3.0.0.1, the software is no longer just a scaling tool—it is a post-processing frame generation and upscaling engine that competes with proprietary technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3 Frame Gen and AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), but with a critical distinction: The next major version (3
To get the most out of this version, follow these standard practices: Window Mode : The game
isn't just a minor patch; it’s a refinement of a technology that is democratizing high-end gaming features. By decoupling performance from hardware generations, it allows gamers to hold onto their current rigs longer while still enjoying a fluid, high-refresh-rate experience.
For the smoothest experience, use an external limiter (like Rivatuner or your GPU driver) to lock your game at a stable frame rate (e.g., 30 or 40 FPS).