NVIDIA has introduced the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 576.26, designed to enhance support for RTX 50 series GPUs and address various performance issues. This update builds on the previously released Game Ready Driver 576.02, which aimed to resolve multiple bugs affecting users of the RTX 40 and RTX 50 series.
GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 576.26 Enhancements
The 576.26 driver is engineered to correct several problems, particularly screen flickering and crashes in games. One notable fix addresses a less frequent gray screen crash that occurs in multi-monitor setups, a problem not as widely reported as the black screen issues. This driver update is particularly beneficial for those using RTX 50 series cards.
Key Improvements Addressed in the Driver
Common flickering issues experienced by RTX 50 GPU users, especially when connected via DisplayPort 2.1 to high-refresh-rate monitors, have been resolved. Reports indicated that flickering might manifest primarily on the lower half of screens or randomly across the display. Additionally, the driver rectifies a blank screen problem associated with HDR settings on certain LG displays.
Game-related fixes are prominent in this update, with multiple titles such as Black Myth: Wukong, Forza Horizon 5, Forza Motorsport, Dead Island 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and Resident Evil 4 Remake benefiting from stability improvements and reduced crashes. These enhancements follow the previous Game Ready Driver 576.02, which also aimed to tackle significant issues like black screens and other bugs affecting gameplay.
Performance Gains with Previous Drivers
The 576.02 driver not only focused on bug fixes but also contributed to a performance uplift, reportedly providing users with up to a 7% increase in performance with the RTX 5080. Feedback indicated that users of RTX 40 and 30 series GPUs also experienced performance improvements. As such, the recent driver releases are expected to reduce the frequency of display issues and game-related crashes in the future.
For further details, you can refer to NVIDIA’s official website.