How to Fix Frame Generation Greyed Out: Requirements, Settings & Troubleshooting for DLSS 3 (RTX 40/50 Series)

What to know

• Frame Generation, part of DLSS 3, requires an RTX 40-series or newer GPU and is unavailable on older cards like the 3080 Ti.
• Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS) in Windows settings to unlock the option in most games.
• DLSS must be active first, often on Quality mode, and conflicts like HDR or FPS caps can disable it.
• Update to the latest NVIDIA drivers (e.g., 576.40 as of August 2025) to resolve common bugs.

You've likely noticed Frame Generation greyed out in your favorite games, turning what should be a smooth performance boost into a frustrating hurdle. This NVIDIA tech, tied to DLSS 3, can triple frame rates in supported titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Borderlands 4, and Alan Wake 2, but only if your setup meets the prerequisites and avoids common pitfalls.

Drawing from recent forums, Reddit users confronted the issue of Frame Generation being grayed out, as below.

Confirm your hardware supports Frame Generation

Before tweaking settings, verify you're eligible—NVIDIA limits this to RTX 40-series and 50-series GPUs, as it's built on Ada Lovelace architecture for AI-driven frame insertion. If you're on a 30-series or earlier, like a 3080 Ti, the option stays locked, and you'll need an upgrade for DLSS 3 features.

Recent X posts from users with 50-series cards still report issues in new releases like DOOM: The Dark Ages, often tied to driver mismatches.

Enable essential Windows and NVIDIA settings

You can't activate Frame Generation without flipping a key Windows switch.

Fix 1: Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling

Go to Settings → System → Display → Graphics → Default/Advanced graphics settings.

Turn on Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling and reboot.

Fix 2: For NVIDIA-side tweaks, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download and install the latest Game Ready Driver via the NVIDIA app or GeForce Experience (version 576.40 or newer as of late August 2025).

Step 2: Open NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings.

Step 3: Set Low Latency Mode to Ultra.

Fix 3: Activate DLSS and troubleshoot in-game conflicts

Frame Generation won't appear unless DLSS is enabled first. Firstly, you need to enable using the steps given below:

Step 1: Set Upscaling to DLSS and choose Quality or Balanced mode.

Step 2: Ensure Ray Tracing or other DLSS-dependent features aren't blocking it (toggle them off temporarily).

Step 3: If HDR is on, disable it—users in Throne and Liberty fixed greying by toggling HDR in Windows first, then off in-game.

If it's still locked, check for game-specific bugs. For instance, in The Alters (June 2025 patch notes), graphics options like Frame Gen remained unavailable despite HAGS, prompting community workarounds like verifying files on Steam. In Diablo IV's May 2025 update, it was intentionally disabled for stability before re-enabling.

Handle game-specific or temporary disables

Patches can temporarily grey it out for fixes. Battlefield's August 2025 open beta disabled DLSS/DLAA (and thus Frame Gen) due to a root cause under investigation, with NVIDIA Reflex also affected. Monitor official forums or X for updates—recent threads on Stalker 2 show random toggling, fixed by deleting the local app data folder (e.g., C:\Users[YourName]\AppData\Local\Stalker2).

For launchers like EA App or Game Pass, relaunch after changes; X users reported Game Pass versions of The Alters locking options until a restart.

Monitor performance after enabling

Once active, cap your FPS just below your monitor's refresh rate (e.g., 141 for 144Hz) to minimize latency—Frame Gen works best above 60 FPS base. Tools like MSI Afterburner can confirm it's engaging, showing tripled rates without input lag spikes.

Unlocking smoother gameplay ahead

With these steps, you'll likely get Frame Generation firing on all cylinders, transforming demanding titles into fluid experiences. If issues persist, hop into NVIDIA's forums or Reddit for your specific game—community fixes evolve fast. Your setup deserves that next-level boost.