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Nvidia Releases GeForce Driver 576.02 with Critical Fixes for RTX 50 Series

Elsie Lee

On April 16, 2025, Nvidia rolled out the GeForce Game Ready Driver version 576.02, targeting a wide range of issues reported by users of the RTX 50 graphics card series. This update focuses on resolving stability problems, crashes, and display errors, especially affecting the RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti models.

Major Fixes for RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti

Driver version 576.02 brings several important improvements aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of the latest RTX GPUs:

  • Black Screens and System Crashes: Many users experienced black screens or complete system crashes after booting into Windows or while gaming. The update directly addresses these issues, offering better overall system stability.

  • BSODs with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation: A number of RTX 50 users encountered Blue Screens of Death when using DLSS 4 in combination with Multi Frame Generation. The latest driver resolves these compatibility issues, making these advanced features more reliable.

  • G-SYNC and DLSS Frame Generation Glitches: Some gamers noticed visual glitches and instability when running G-SYNC alongside DLSS Frame Generation. Version 576.02 improves both compatibility and performance for setups using these technologies.

  • Crashes and Performance Issues in Popular Games: The driver update addresses known bugs and performance drops in several major titles, including Fortnite, Monster Hunter Wilds, Hellblade 2, Control, and The Last of Us Part I.

Additional Highlights

Beyond bug fixes, the new driver also adds official support for the recently launched GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Users of this model will need to install version 576.02 or later for full compatibility and optimal performance.

For users still encountering issues with their RTX 50 cards, Nvidia recommends updating to the latest driver and performing a clean installation if necessary. If problems persist, further steps such as a VBIOS update or reaching out to the GPU manufacturer’s support team may be required.

GeForce Game Ready Driver 576.02 is now available for download. Nvidia strongly advises all RTX 50 series users to install the update to improve system stability and the overall gaming experience.