Nvidia has released a new graphics driver version 576.02, designed to resolve serious stability issues that users of previous software versions have been experiencing with their graphics cards.
G. Ostrov
Nvidia has announced the release of a new graphics driver version 576.02, aimed at addressing widespread stability issues observed by users of previous software versions. This release is particularly important for owners of the latest RTX 4000 and RTX 5000 series graphics cards.
Major Fixes in Driver 576.02
According to the official release notes, the new driver version fixes the following critical issues:
- Random crashes and system hangs when using applications with ray tracing support
- Unstable performance in games with high graphics settings
- Abnormally high power consumption in idle mode
- Image artifacts when using DLSS 3.5 technology
- Compatibility issues with certain high-resolution monitors
Performance Improvements
In addition to bug fixes, driver 576.02 also offers significant performance improvements for a number of popular games. Nvidia reports FPS increases of up to 15% in some AAA titles from recent years. Particularly noticeable improvements are observed in games supporting RTX and DLSS technologies.
The company's engineers have also optimized work with professional 3D modeling and rendering applications such as Blender, 3ds Max, and Maya, which should please professional users.
Enhanced Monitor Support
Driver 576.02 also includes expanded support for monitors with high refresh rates and resolutions beyond 4K. Compatibility with the latest DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 standards has been added, allowing full utilization of the most modern displays.
Installation Recommendations
Nvidia strongly recommends all users to upgrade to version 576.02, especially those who have encountered system instability issues. For proper installation, it is recommended to:
- Completely remove the previous driver version using the special Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) utility
- Restart the system in safe mode before installing the new driver
- Install driver 576.02 through the installer downloaded from the official website
- Restart your computer after installation
Users can download the new driver through the GeForce Experience application or directly from Nvidia's official website. The company notes that automatic updates through GeForce Experience will be gradually rolled out over the next week.
According to feedback from early users who have installed driver 576.02, most critical issues have indeed been resolved, and systems demonstrate noticeably more stable operation even in the most demanding applications.
More detailed information about the new driver can be found on the official Nvidia website.