Nvidia's App Could Tank Your Gaming Performance
Nvidia has recently updated some of its PC applications, including the GeForce Experience GPU control, into a single Nvidia application. While this reduces the number of icons in your taskbar, the new program's AI features might be affecting your game framerates. If you're a gamer looking to optimize your performance, this is something you should be aware of. Let's dive into what this means for you and how you can fix it.
Performance Impact of the New Nvidia App
Tom's Hardware investigated and found that the new Nvidia app could decrease gaming performance by 15% with default settings. This is due to the AI-driven game filters that are enabled by default.
Understanding Game Filters
Game filters aren't new; they were part of GeForce Experience and known as Nvidia Freestyle. However, in the new app, the AI-enhanced filters seem to cause significant performance drops, even when the app runs in the background.
How to Fix the Performance Issue
Nvidia has acknowledged the problem and provided a solution. You can disable the game filters in the app settings.
- Go to "Features".
- Select "Overlay".
- Choose "Game Filters" and "Photo Mode".
- Disable these options and restart your game.
Alternatively, you can uninstall the app entirely. Although the Nvidia app is handy for keeping up with new drivers, you can always visit Nvidia's driver page directly for updates.
Why a 15% Drop Matters
A 15% drop in framerates can be more significant than it seems. For instance, the performance difference between the RTX 4060 Ti and the cheaper RTX 4060 is 18%, according to Tom's Hardware.
For gamers, every bit of performance counts. If you're noticing a drop in your game's performance, consider adjusting your Nvidia app settings or uninstalling it altogether.
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