The NVIDIA 570.86.16 beta Linux driver has been released, providing support for the newly launched GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards.
NVIDIA releases beta driver for RTX 5080 and 5090
This driver introduces several enhancements over the previous stable NVIDIA 565 driver series. Key updates include the adaptation of the NVIDIA Settings control panel to use NVML instead of the NV-CONTROL API for fan and clock control. The driver also supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on systems with multiple displays and offers performance improvements for newer games, such as Indiana Jones.
Additional features include support for the Vulkan incremental present (VK_KHR_incremental_present) extension, 32-bit compatibility for the NVIDIA GBM back-end, and support for systemd’s suspend-then-hibernate method. The driver enhances low-latency display interrupts and provides compatibility updates for newer versions of the Linux kernel. Furthermore, GPU overclocking is now enabled by default within the NVIDIA Settings graphical user interface.
Users can access downloads and further details about this NVIDIA 570 series Linux driver beta via the official NVIDIA website. Following this release, performance benchmarks for Linux gaming on the GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 will be conducted to complement recent GPU compute benchmarks shared on Phoronix.
In a related development, NVIDIA announced the availability of DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, along with enhancements to all DLSS technologies. This update applies to over 75 games and apps, including notable titles such as Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Hogwarts Legacy.
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DLSS Multi Frame Generation can generate up to three additional frames per traditionally rendered frame, vastly increasing performance—reportedly by up to eight times compared to traditional rendering. Gamers using the GeForce RTX 5090 can achieve stunning performance levels, including up to 240 FPS in 4K fully ray-traced gaming, according to performance data shared by the company.
The enhancements in DLSS 4 also include significant upgrades to AI models, introducing the use of transformer architecture for features like DLSS Super Resolution, DLSS Ray Reconstruction, and Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA). The updated DLSS Frame Generation AI model boosts performance while reducing VRAM usage for users of the GeForce RTX 50 and 40 Series GPUs.
A specific release for games updated with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation includes Cyberpunk 2077, where performance can reach up to 290 FPS at 4K resolution with full ray tracing enabled. Hogwarts Legacy now supports a similar upgrade, allowing players to experience maximum settings at up to 210 FPS, overcoming previous CPU-imposed limitations.
Upcoming titles, including Star Wars™ Outlaws and DOOM: The Dark Ages, are set to integrate DLSS technologies as well. These updates signify NVIDIA’s continued commitment to enhancing gaming experiences for users of its latest GeForce RTX series GPUs.
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