Lossless Scaling Review: Can This $7 App Really Triple Your FPS in Cyberpunk 2077?

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"Download more FPS." It used to be a meme. But in 2025, it's becoming reality.

A small app on Steam called Lossless Scaling has been blowing up on Reddit and YouTube. It claims to add Frame Generation (LSFG) to any game and any GPU—even old integrated graphics from Intel or AMD.

Is it magic? Or is it a blurry mess? I spent $7 to test it on my potato PC so you don't have to.

1. How Does It Work?

It uses AI (Machine Learning) to look at two real frames and generate a "fake" frame in between.

The Math: If your game runs at 30 FPS, Lossless Scaling inserts fake frames to make it look like 60 FPS (x2 mode) or even 90 FPS (x3 mode).
The Difference: Unlike DLSS 3 which requires an expensive RTX 4000 series card, this tool works on everything. Even a 10-year-old laptop.

2. The Test: Cyberpunk 2077 on a GTX 1060

I ran Cyberpunk 2077 on Medium settings to push my hardware.

Native Performance: 35 FPS (Playable but choppy).
With Lossless Scaling (x2 Mode): 70 FPS.
The Verdict: Visually, it looked incredibly smooth. It felt like I upgraded my GPU instantly.

3. The Catch: Input Lag & Ghosting

It's not perfect. Since the frames are "fake," there is a slight visual glitch (ghosting) when you move your mouse too fast. Also, while it looks like 70 FPS, the input lag still feels like 35 FPS.

Best Use Case: It's amazing for single-player RPGs (Witcher 3, RDR2, Elden Ring).
Worst Use Case: Do NOT use this for competitive shooters like Valorant. The input lag will put you at a disadvantage.

For Competitive Gamers: If you play shooters, don't use this. Instead, optimize your Windows for lower latency. We compared the best OS for this: [Ghost Spectre vs AtlasOS: The Final Verdict for 2025].

4. Is It Worth $7?

Absolutely. It is cheaper than a Big Mac meal. If you have an older laptop and want to play modern AAA titles smoothly, this is the best $7 investment you can make in 2025. It literally extends the life of your old GPU for another 2 years.