Nvidia App Causes FPS Drops in Some Games and PCs

Nvidia's New App Causes FPS Drops in Some Games

Nvidia's recently released application is causing frame rate drops in specific games and PC configurations. This article explores this performance issue affecting Nvidia's latest game optimization software.

Performance Impact Varies Across Games and Systems

Testing by PC Gamer revealed inconsistent performance impacts. While some users experienced stuttering, others reported no noticeable difference.

In tests using a high-end system (Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4070 Super), Black Myth: Wukong showed a 12% frame rate drop at medium settings with the Nvidia App's overlay enabled. However, Cyberpunk 2077 (tested on a Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 4080 Super) showed no significant performance change with the overlay on or off. This suggests the issue's impact is game and hardware-dependent.

A temporary fix, disabling the "Game Filters and Photo Mode" overlay (as suggested by Nvidia staff), provided some improvement for affected users, though many still report instability. Community discussions on platforms like Twitter (X) suggest various troubleshooting methods, including reverting graphics drivers.

Nvidia App: Successor to GeForce Experience

Launched in beta in February 2024, the Nvidia App replaced GeForce Experience in November 2024, coinciding with a graphics driver update. The new app boasts enhanced features and a streamlined overlay system, eliminating the need for separate account logins.

Despite its improvements, Nvidia needs to address the performance inconsistencies reported by users. Further investigation into the root cause and a comprehensive fix are necessary to ensure a smooth gaming experience for all users.