Optimizing Nvidia Settings for Insane Performance Gains

Introduction

Goal: Unlock insane performance gains with lowest latency possible
Applies to any Nvidia GPU, regardless of other PC specs
Importance of updating GPU drivers
- Outdated drivers can cause crashes and performance issues
- Methods to update: GeForce Experience, Nvidia website

Nvidia Driver Updates

Envy Clean Stall: App to remove Nvidia bloatware
GeForce Experience: Update drivers via this app
Nvidia Website: Manually download latest drivers

Optimizing Nvidia Control Panel Settings

Image Scaling
- Upscales and sharpens lower resolution images
- Trade-off: Higher FPS but worse game visuals
DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)
- Preferred for FPS boost and improved visuals
Ambient Occlusion
- Enhances shadows and lighting
- Recommended to turn off for higher FPS
Anisotropic Filtering
- Improves texture quality at steep angles
- Recommended to turn off for higher FPS
Anti-aliasing Modes
- Smoothens jagged edges on objects
- Recommended to turn off for higher FPS
Background Application Max Frame Rate
- Set max FPS for background apps
- Recommended to turn off
CUDA GPUs
- Specify one or multiple GPUs
- Best left on default unless multiple GPUs are in use
DSR Factors (Dynamic Super Resolution)
- Outdated, hurts FPS
- Recommended to turn off, use DLSS instead
Low Latency Mode
- Reduces system latency, test which setting works best (On vs Ultra)
Max Frame Rate
- Cap FPS, recommended to turn off
Monitor Technology (G-Sync)
- Adjusts refresh rate to solve screen tearing, configure properly
Multi-Frame Sampled Anti-Aliasing (MFAA)
- Improves visuals, turn off for higher FPS
OpenGL Settings
- Best left on default
Power Management Mode
- Test between performance and default, generally default is sufficient
Preferred Refresh Rate
- Set to highest available, verify in Windows display settings
Shader Cache Size
- Stores compiled shaders, conserves disk space, set based on preference
Texture Filtering Settings
- Set to high performance, turn on trilinear optimization for FPS boost
Threaded Optimization
- Allows multi-core usage, best set to auto
Vertical Sync, VR Pre-Rendered Frames
- Generally best left on default
- Global settings can be customized per game
- Settings can be restored to default if needed

Other Nvidia Control Panel Settings

Change ECC State: Only for high-end GPUs, generally not for gamers
Configure Surround: Uncheck span displays with surround
PhysX Settings: Set to auto or specific GPU
Change Resolution: Ensure highest refresh rate
Adjust Desktop Color Settings: Increase digital vibrance for more vibrant colors
Rotate Display: For multiple monitor setups
View HDCP Status & Digital Audio: Best left on default
Adjust Desktop Size and Position: Use full screen or based on preference for stretched resolution
Set Up G-Sync: For G-Sync monitors
Multiple Monitors Setup: Configure as needed
Video Color and Image Settings: Best left on default

Nvidia's New Beta App

Improved version of GeForce Experience
Key global settings:
- Turn off RTX, DSR factors, image scaling
- Keep low latency on (test setting)
- G-Sync if supported by monitor
- Power management, shader cache, vertical sync, VR settings generally kept on default

Nvidia Profile Inspector

Configure hidden Nvidia settings
Enhancements for low and ultra-low graphics settings
Tool to revert changes if settings are not desirable

Conclusion

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