Yes – for games without built-in ray tracing (Skyrim, GTA V, Mass Effect, Fallout 4, Dark Souls 3), RTGI 0.51 remains a lightweight, stable choice. Newer versions offer more features but cost 20–30% FPS. If you have an RTX 2060 or better, consider RTGI 0.60+; for older hardware, 0.51 is ideal.

Many users prefer 0.51 over newer versions because it is the last release before major changes to the UI and performance profile in 0.52+, which increased system requirements.

The 0.51 update introduces technical improvements that make the shader more viable for actual gameplay rather than just screenshots:

If you could provide more details about the software or game you're working with, I could offer more tailored advice.

In demanding titles like Guild Wars 2 , RTGI can reduce frame rates by over 50% (e.g., from 82 FPS to 36 FPS).

This version includes code optimizations that can significantly improve frame rates depending on the scene's complexity compared to previous beta releases.