NVIDIA has delivered a rare treat for gamers with its latest 576.02 driver update, which not only fixes critical stability issues but actually unlocks hidden performance potential in RTX 50-series GPUs. Early adopters are reporting measurable frame rate improvements across multiple titles, marking a significant turnaround after months of problematic driver releases.

Performance Gains Breakdown: Real-World Impact
The 576.02 driver demonstrates tangible improvements across multiple metrics:
• Benchmark Boosts: In synthetic tests like 3DMark Steel Nomad, the RTX 5080 shows between 4.3% (8832→9215 points) and 7.5% (8400→9033 points) performance uplifts. These gains translate directly to gaming scenarios, with Marvel Rivals jumping from 140 FPS to over 150 FPS on identical hardware.
• Efficiency Improvements: The update dramatically reduces idle power consumption, with the RTX 5070 dropping from 180MHz to just 22MHz at idle. The RTX 5060 Ti now sips only 7W when not under load, potentially saving energy costs for frequent users.
• Unexpected Bonus: Even RTX 40-series owners report 3-4% performance improvements, suggesting NVIDIA had been underutilizing hardware capabilities across multiple generations.
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