Latest NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Drivers for Windows 10 [2]

I have just been offered the GE update and noticed I can either download the Game Ready driver or a Studio Driver? What is the difference?

elbmek said:

I have just been offered the GE update and noticed I can either download the Game Ready driver or a Studio Driver? What is the difference?

Short version..... Studio Driver is for developers. Stick with the GRD.

Long version..... NVIDIA DRIVERS NVIDIA Studio Driver

Nvidia is offering updates even for old cards like mine Geforce gt 710......Nice support (july 4 on the update driver)

Pollensa1946 said:

Longer version... All NVIDIA drivers provide full features and application support for top games and creative applications.
If you are a gamer who prioritizes day of launch support for the latest games, patches, and DLCs, choose Game Ready Drivers.
If you are a content creator who prioritizes stability and quality for creative workflows including video editing, animation, photography, graphic design, and livestreaming, choose NVIDIA Studio Driver.
If you are both a gamer and creator, choose Game Ready Drivers.
Learn more about NVIDIA Studio Drivers here:
Latest NVIDIA Studio Driver Available Now: Supercharge Your Favorite Creative Apps

I've always chosen the Game Ready drivers; I figure if it'll play games, it'll surely be able to edit photography.

f14tomcat said:

Short version..... Studio Driver is for developers. Stick with the GRD.

Long version..... NVIDIA DRIVERS NVIDIA Studio Driver

I thought the Studio version was for people who want a more stable driver and for photo / video applications? I use Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop and have never had problems with the Game Ready drivers.

Steve C said:

I thought the Studio version was for people who want a more stable driver and for photo / video applications?

The Studio version wasn't available for my old card Gt 710 .
Seems like they are promoting the Gaming driver and may be phasing out
the studio one.

All about Studio drivers: NVIDIA Studio FAQs | NVIDIA

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What is the NVIDIA Studio Driver?
NVIDIA Studio Drivers are free software downloads specifically designed for creatives that connect your operating system and GPU to select creative applications. Syncing together adds support and unlocks performance boosts and sometimes new features in creative apps, providing artists, creators and 3D developers the best performance and reliability.

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Which GPUs are supported by Studio Drivers?
NVIDIA Studio Drivers are compatible with GeForce GTX 10-series, GeForce RTX 20-series, GeForce GTX 16-series, TITAN V, TITAN RTX, and all Quadro products released since 2012.

How do Studio Drivers differ from Game Ready Drivers (GRD)?
In 2014, NVIDIA created the Game Ready Driver program to provide the best day-0 gaming experience. In order to accomplish this, the release cadence for Game Ready Drivers is driven by the release of major new game content giving our driver team as much time as possible to work on a given title. In similar fashion, NVIDIA now offers the Studio Driver program. Designed to provide the ultimate in functionality and stability for creative applications, Studio Drivers provide extensive testing against top creative applications and workflows for the best performance possible.

I am both a gamer and a creator. Which driver should I install?
All NVIDIA drivers provide full features and application support for top games and creative applications.

• If you are a gamer who prioritizes day of launch support for the latest games, patches, and DLCs, choose Game Ready Drivers.
• If you are a content creator who prioritizes stability and quality for creative workflows including video editing, animation, photography, graphic design, and live-streaming, choose Studio Drivers.

While you can only install one driver at a time, switching is easy! Within GeForce Experience, click the menu (three vertical dots in the top right corner) to reveal a toggle and select the driver of your choice.

Steve C said:

I thought the Studio version was for people who want a more stable driver and for photo / video applications? I use Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop and have never had problems with the Game Ready drivers.

Looks like Cliff's post summed it up, and a lot of it boils down to what is working for you with what you are running. So there is no right or wrong answer.

Yep, Cliffs pretty good at summing things up