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NVIDIA has announced the availability of a new version of its RTX/Quadro graphics driver, namely build 472.47 (470 U6), which adds support for new Omniverse features announced at NVIDIA GTC to further assist 3D artists and designers.

Specifically speaking, this Production Branch (PB) release is compatible with Omniverse VR (for real-time ray-traced VR), Omniverse Remote (for connecting artists with fully ray-traced assets through iOS and Android devices), as well as Omniverse Showroom (for quick and easy demonstrations of Omniverse technology).

Moreover, build 472.47 includes support for Houdini 19, V-Ray 5 Update 2, OctaneRender 2021.1 (for realistic reflections with motion blur), Twinmotion 2022.1 (support for accelerated RTX ray racing by RT cores), and NVIDIA Texture Tools (new API substantially reduces memory usage).

In terms of compatibility, the available files are suitable only for the 64-bit variants of Microsoft’s Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, for... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

NVIDIA has made available a new STUDIO graphics package compatible with several of its video cards, namely version 472.47, which is aimed to benefit 3D artists since it adds optimal support for the latest new products announced at NVIDIA GTC.

Specifically speaking, this update includes key new features for NVIDIA Omniverse, including Omniverse VR, Remote and Showroom, and Omniverse Connectors, and supports the latest creative apps including NVIDIA Texture Tools 3, Twinmotion 2022.1, OctaneRender 2021.1, V-Ray 5, Houdini 19, Unity, and the latest version of Logitech G HUB.

In addition to that, the current release corrects GPU clocks that remain at maximum rate when running Redshift3D (even if the app is idle), but users might still experience graphical artifacts when playing Tom Clancy's The Division 2 or crashes in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed when driving through water.

In terms of compatibility, NVIDIA’s update is targeted at both desktop and notebook ru... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

AMD has provided users with a new Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition, namely version 21.11.2 (21.30.33.05), which improves performance in Battlefield 2042 @ 4K Ultra Settings by up to 11% (for Radeon RX 6700 XT), 14% (for Radeon RX 6900 XT), and 15% (for Radeon RX 6800 XT) compared to Radeon Adrenalin Edition 21.10.4.

However, take into account that the current release might still encounter issues during Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (with multiple displays connected in extended mode) gameplay, and other problems as highlighted in the Release Notes below.

When it comes to installation, remember there is only one downloadable file compatible with systems configurations running one of Microsoft’s Windows 10 64-bit or 11 platforms, and that have a supported Radeon GPU.

Therefore, save and run the package on your computer, wait for ... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

Intel has rolled out a new version of its High Definition Graphics driver, namely the 30.0.101.1069 DCH update, which adds support for 12th Generation Core Processors, Codename Alder Lake.

In addition to that, the current release improves game loading times for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Deathloop, Horizon Zero Dawn, Metro Exodus on 6th Generation CPUs and higher, and fixes the intermittent crash/hang seen in Moonlight Blade, Resident Evil Village on 11th-gen CPUs with Iris Xe graphics.

Moreover, the 101.1069 update also resolves crash/hang events seen in Call of duty: Warzone (on 12th-gen CPUs) and Doom Eternal (on Iris Xe Discrete graphics), as well as the minor graphic anomalies spotted in Fallout 4, Red Dead Redemption, and Resident Evil Village.

However, bear in mind that this new version might still encounter some issues with games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Far Cry 6, The Sims 4, Metro Exodus, Red Dead Redemption 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider,... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

Intel has made available a new DCH graphics package targeted at several of its CPUs, namely version 30.0.100.9955, which includes H264 and HEVC DX12 video encode support on Microsoft Windows 11 for 10th Generation Core CPUs with Iris Plus graphics and higher.

In addition to that, the 9955 build resolves minor graphic anomalies seen in Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman 2, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Marvel’s Avengers, Metro Exodus, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2, and Ark Survival Evolved titles.

Besides these changes, Intel makes sure no crash/hangs are encountered in Ark: Survival Evolved (during launch), Star Wars: Squadrons (during launch), and Warframe, and implements other changes as highlighted in the Release Notes below.

In terms of compatibility, the current update is targeted at Intel’s 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th, 7th, and 6th Generation Core processors, at Atom, Pentium, and Celeron processor family, at Core CPUs with Hybrid Technology, as well as at Iris... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

NVIDIA has made available a new GeForce Graphics package, namely version 472.12, which provides support for the official launch of Windows 11 and includes a variety of new features and functionality to enhance gaming and productivity.

In addition to that, the current Game Ready Driver offers support for Alan Wake Remastered (double framerates at 4K resolution using NVIDIA DLSS), fixes Watch Dogs Legion stuttering (if ReBAR is enabled), and resolves Battlefield V crashes seen when HDR is enabled.

Moreover, version 472.12 provides optimal support Deathloop, Diablo II: Resurrected, Far Cry 6, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Industria, New World, and World War Z: Aftermath, as well as other changes and improvements as highlighted in the Release Notes below.

When it comes to installation, first of all, save the appropriate package for your configuration; there are several files suitable for either desktop or notebook systems running on one of Microsoft’s 64-bit variants of Windo... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

NVIDIA has announced the availability of a new version of its STUDIO Graphics driver, namely the 472.12 package, which adds support for custom styles in NVIDIA Canvas, Jianying Pro video editing software, as well as for the upcoming Windows 11 release.

In addition to that, this STUDIO release includes an update for Maxine AR SDK that improves the quality and stability of AI-driven body tracking in applications such as Notch, resolves stability issues with Topaz Denoise AI, and corrects DPC latency that is higher for 8-bit than 10-bit color mode.

Besides these changes, the current update also fixes Watch Dogs Legion stuttering seen when ReBAR is enabled, corrects GPU clocks that might get stuck at the maximum rate, as well as includes other small improvements as highlighted in the Release Notes below.

In terms of compatibility, besides a supported GPU, take into account that your configuration must be running a 64-bit variant of Windows 10 or 11; also, take into ac... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

NVIDIA has rolled out a new RTX/Quadro graphics driver compatible with several of its GPU models, namely version 472.12 (470 U4), which updates Maxine AR SDK to improve the quality and stability of AI-driven body tracking in applications such as Notch.

Moreover, this release adds support for Jianying video editing software and custom styles in NVIDIA Canvas, makes sure Turing GPUs do not crash when using MVR with VRWorks, fixes Redshift3D GPU clocks (“stuck” at max rate), and includes other changes as highlighted in the Release Notes below.

In terms of compatibility, the producer has provided Standard and DCH downloadable packages targeted at 64-bit variants of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, both desktop or notebook configurations.

Besides these platforms, the 472.12 RTX/Quadro release can also be applied on desktop configurations running under Windows Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, and Server 2022 operating systems.

With this in mind, ... (read more) Source: Softpedia News

Intel has announced the availability of a new HD Graphics driver compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 DCH platforms, namely version 30.0.100.9894 beta, which promises to fix Adobe Premiere Pro crashes seen on 10th gen Intel Core CPUs with Iris Plus graphics.

In addition to that, this update resolves minor graphic anomalies spotted in Cyberpunk 2077 (DX12), Hitman 2 (DX12), Wolfenstein: Youngblood (Vulkan) when using 11th gen Core CPUs with Iris Xe graphics.

Last but not least, the 9894 beta build fixes the intermittent crash/hang seen in Ark: Survival Evolved during launch and Warframe (DX12), as well as the black screen events in Rage 2 (Vulkan) after ALT + TAB.

Still, bear in mind that the current drive might encounter issues Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (DX12), Detroit: Become Human (Vulkan), Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, The Sims 4, Crysis Remastered, Death Stranding (DX12), Gears of War Ultimate Edition (DX12), and other titles as highlighted in... (read more) Source: Softpedia News