How to Unlock Frame Generation on NVIDIA 20 & 30 Series Cards for Borderlands 4

What to know

• Try solution #3 first (skipping basic stuff in solutions 1 and 2) as it is touted as the best solution by many.
• Expect 2x-3x FPS increases at 1440p or 4K, though with possible artifacts like ghosting during fast action—ideal for hitting 100+ FPS on high settings.
• Requires NVIDIA driver 572.70 or later and the NVIDIA app; test in co-op modes for stability.
• Borderlands 4, released September 12, 2025, supports DLSS 4 Frame Generation officially on RTX 40 and 50 series for massive FPS boosts in chaotic shootouts.
• RTX 20 and 30 series owners can enable it via NVIDIA app overrides or DLSSG-to-FSR3 mod, swapping in AMD's FSR 3 for compatible performance gains.

You dive into the loot-filled chaos of Borderlands 4's new planet, but your RTX 20 or 30 series card struggles to keep up with the explosive visuals and horde battles. Frame generation, part of NVIDIA's DLSS tech, officially locks you out since it's built for newer GPUs, but recent 2025 updates to the NVIDIA app and community mods make it accessible. This lets you crank up settings without sacrificing smoothness, turning those frame drops into fluid vault-hunting sessions. Drawing from the latest benchmarks and guides as of September 13, 2025, here's how to get it running.

Solution 1: Preparing your system for Borderlands 4 frame boosts

Start by ensuring your setup is current—Borderlands 4 demands the freshest drivers for DLSS 4 compatibility, even on older hardware. The game launched with strong upscaling support across NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel tech, but frame generation shines brightest with tweaks.

Step 1:

Open your web browser and go to the official NVIDIA website at https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/software/nvidia-app/. Click the "Download now" button to start the download of NVIDIA app.

Step 2:

Once the installer file is downloaded, double-click it to start the setup. Follow the on-screen instructions by accepting the license agreement, choosing the install location, and allowing the app to complete installation. After it finishes, launch the NVIDIA app from your desktop or start menu.

Step 3:

Inside the NVIDIA app, sign in with your NVIDIA account if prompted. Then go to the Drivers section. The app will automatically detect your GPU model and show available updates. If a new driver is listed, click Download and wait for the package to finish downloading.

Step 4:

After the download completes, click Install. The app will handle the process, replacing your old driver with the newest one. Once finished, restart your PC if asked to ensure the update applies correctly.

Step 5:

Launch Borderlands 4 (available on Steam, Epic, or consoles) and verify your GPU in settings in the game — enable VSync off and full-screen mode for baseline.tweaks.

Step 6:

On Windows 11, turn on Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling. Go to Settings → System → Display → Graphics → Default/Advanced graphics settings. Turn on Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling and reboot your PC thereafter.

This foundation alone can add 20-30% FPS in native rendering, per early benchmarks on RTX 3070 setups.

Solution 2: Applying NVIDIA app overrides to unlock FrameGen

The NVIDIA app's DLSS overrides, updated in August 2025, let you force frame generation and newer models on RTX 20/30 series cards without mods. It spoofs compatibility, enabling DLSS 4's transformer-based upscaling and basic frame gen in supported titles like Borderlands 4.

Here's the process:

Step 1:

Open the NVIDIA app, navigate to Graphics > Program Settings, and add Borderlands 4's executable (usually Borderlands4.exe in your install folder, like Steam\steamapps\common\Borderlands 4).

Step 2:

In the settings for the game, toggle DLSS Override on and configure:

• Super Resolution: Transformer Model (for DLSS 4 upscaling on all RTX cards).
• Frame Generation: Enabled (overrides to use a compatible model for 20/30 series).
• Multi Frame Generation: Off (RTX 50 exclusive, but basic FG works).

Step 3:

Set the preset to Balanced for a mix of quality and speed—Quality if artifacts bother you in cel-shaded explosions.

Step 4:

Apply changes, restart the game, and in Borderlands 4's Video options, select DLSS as your upscaler with Frame Generation ticked (it may now appear available).

Benchmarks show this pushing an RTX 3070 from 60 FPS to 140+ at 1440p on Badass settings, with minimal input lag thanks to NVIDIA Reflex integration.

Users on RTX 2080 report stable 90-120 FPS in co-op raids, though test in the opening missions first.

Solution 3: Installing the DLSSG-to-FSR3 mod for hybrid frame generation

If app overrides fall short—say, due to game-specific locks—the DLSSG-to-FSR3 mod replaces NVIDIA's frame gen DLL with AMD's open FSR 3, which runs smoothly on RTX hardware. Updated for Borderlands 4 in September 2025, it combines DLSS upscaling with FSR frame insertion for broader support.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This method uses a third-party tool and is not an official NVIDIA or Gearbox feature. While many players report significant FPS gains, stability may vary, and you should back up your files before applying the changes.

Step 1:

Download the DLSS Enabler tool from the official GitHub page: DLSS Enabler Releases.

Step 2:

Install the DLSS Enabler to any folder on your PC.

Step 3:

Open the folder where you installed DLSS Enabler, then copy all the files inside and paste them into your Borderlands 4 installation directory at:
Borderlands 4 > OakGame > Binaries > Win64
If prompted, choose to overwrite files. It’s a good idea to back up your original files first in case something goes wrong.

Step 4:

Launch Borderlands 4 and go to the Options menu. You should now be able to tick the Frame Generation box while having DLSS enabled.

Step 5:

Press the Insert key while in-game to open OptiScaler. A small UI window will pop up. From here, choose a FrameGen option — both work, but FSR-SG is reported to be more stable. You can also view your FPS at the bottom of this UI.

Resolving common frame generation issues in Borderlands 4

Hiccups like greyed-out options or crashes? Ensure your base FPS hits 40+ before enabling gen, as it amplifies instability. For RTX 20 series, prioritize the FSR mod over pure DLSS to avoid VRAM overflows in dense boss fights. Use NVIDIA Control Panel to cap FPS at 144 and monitor temps with the app. If artifacts persist, drop to Performance preset or disable RT reflections.

Maximizing your Borderlands 4 loot runs with frame gen

With these tweaks, your RTX 20 or 30 series rig transforms Borderlands 4 from a stuttering skirmish into a seamless slaughterfest, letting you focus on the billions of guns and wild co-op antics. Dive back in and reap those performance rewards.