NVIDIA Outs Game Ready Driver 572.16: Support for RTX 50 Series & Much More on DLSS 4
Gamers, prepare your rigs. NVIDIA has just dropped its brand-new GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.16. This update is significant. Whether you want to unleash the full power of your RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 GPU or improve game visuals, this is the update to get.
Official Support for the RTX 50 Series Arrives
The GeForce Game Ready 572.16 driver officially supports NVIDIA's next-generation powerhouses, the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. If you have these cards, download this driver immediately to ensure optimal performance.
DLSS 4 Takes Center Stage
This update is not only about new hardware. It also pushes visual improvements for released titles. DLSS 4 enhances visuals in several games:
- Cyberpunk 2077: Experience a visual revolution with a DLSS upgrade enabling Multi Frame Generation. Night City awakens with unprecedented fidelity.
- Alan Wake 2: Already visually impressive, Alan Wake 2 receives a boost from DLSS 4, RTX Mega Geometry, and a new Ultra quality ray tracing preset.
- Hogwarts Legacy: Return to Hogwarts with revamped graphics thanks to DLSS 4 and DLSS Ray Reconstruction.
DLSS 4 support is coming to more anticipated games. These include Black Myth: Wukong, Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and NARAKA: BLADEPOINT.
Key Driver Highlights
Under the Hood Improvements
Beyond the main features, the 572.16 driver includes under-the-hood improvements:
- CUDA 12.8 Support: Developers and professionals benefit from the latest CUDA 12.8 support.
- Performance Enhancements & Bug Fixes: Expect performance improvements, bug fixes, and general driver enhancements for smoother gameplay.
Bug Fixes in this Release
NVIDIA has addressed known issues in this driver:
Gaming Bug Fixes:
- G-SYNC Flickering: Flickering issues on certain G-SYNC Compatible monitors when FPS drops below 60 are resolved.
- Indiana Jones Micro-Stutter: Potential micro-stuttering in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with V-Sync off is fixed.
- Ubisoft Snowdrop Engine Stability: Stability is improved for games using Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine.
General Bug Fixes:
- High CPU Usage: High CPU usage in applications like Evernote, QQ, and Asus Armory Crate is resolved.
- Blender Cycles Motion Blur: Incorrect motion blur rendering in some Blender Cycles scenarios is fixed.
- KeyShot 2024 TDR: KeyShot 2024 TDR issue when loading scene camera keyframe animations is fixed.
Known Issues to be Aware Of
As with every driver release, note these known issues:
- Notebook-Specific Issues: Some issues may be specific to notebook configurations.
- Display GPU Activity Icon: Changing the "Display GPU Activity Icon in Notification Area" setting requires a PC reboot.
- VRay 6 Low Performance on Blackwell GPUs: Lower-than-expected performance in VRay 6 CUDA Vpath tests on Blackwell GPUs.
Ready to Download
The NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 572.16 driver is available for download on the official NVIDIA driver download page.
