NVIDIA RTX 572.XX Drivers: Instability Reported on RTX 40 and 30 Series GPUs
If you are using an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 or RTX 30 series graphics card, be aware of potential issues with new drivers. Speculation is growing, supported by game developers, that the recent 572.XX driver release is causing significant problems for these GPUs.
What's Going Wrong
Instability issues are being reported with the 572.XX drivers, especially on RTX 40 series cards. Gamers are encountering frustrating problems. These include sudden game crashes, system freezes, and unexpected performance losses. Stuttering and frame rate drops are also occurring. The RTX 30 series is also affected, with users reporting similar issues.
The problem is now widespread. Developers of recently released games are responding to these driver issues.
Game Devs Suggest Using Older Drivers
Developers behind recent game releases like inZoi and The First Berserker: Khazan have issued official NVIDIA driver recommendations. Their advice is clear:
- For new RTX 50 series GPUs, use the latest 572.XX drivers (like 572.83).
- For RTX 40 series graphics cards, strongly consider using driver version 566.36, released in December 2024.
- For RTX 30 series graphics cards, stay on or revert to 566.36 if newer drivers are unstable.
This recommendation aligns with user experiences. Many have found that reverting to the 566.XX drivers fixes stability problems encountered with newer drivers.
What About RTX 50 Series Owners
The 572.XX drivers initially had issues even for the RTX 50 series, causing black screen problems that were later resolved. While these drivers are now more stable for the newest cards, RTX 50 GPU owners are in a difficult position. They need the 572.XX series or later to function and cannot use the older 566.XX drivers.
NVIDIA's Silence and Developer Action
NVIDIA has not officially acknowledged these widespread stability issues with the popular RTX 40 and RTX 30 series cards under the 572.XX drivers. This lack of official communication has prompted game developers to offer guidance. They are responding to player complaints about performance and crashing.
For now, the best course of action for RTX 40 or 30 series card owners is to remain on the 566.36 driver. This may prevent issues, especially with new game releases. Hopefully, future driver updates will restore stability for all.
