Prefer Maximum Performance may not apply correctly
NVIDIA lists an unresolved issue where the Prefer Maximum Performance power-management mode may not be applied correctly.
NVIDIA · GeForce Game Ready Driver
616.56 — is it safe to install?
GeForce Game Ready Driver 616.56 WHQL · 2026-08-26
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Generally installable; early field reports are still being collected
Official unresolved items are limited, but this is a recent release and there is not yet enough real-world reporting. If your current driver is stable, waiting briefly is reasonable.
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616.56 · Generally installable; early field reports are still being collected
Official unresolved items are limited, but this is a recent release and there is not yet enough real-world reporting. If your current driver is stable, waiting briefly is reasonable.
Officially confirmed issues
Multiple game and application fixes
The release includes fixes for several game frame/texture issues and selected application crashes on RTX 40-series systems.
Community-reported issues
Community-reported issues · display
1 signals · 1 sources
Community-reported issues · freeze
1 signals · 1 sources
Public Reddit/forum/support-community reports are grouped as early-warning signals and kept separate from official issues.
Before you install
Install now when
Install if you need support for a new title or if a fix in the release notes directly matches an issue in your current setup.
Wait when
If your current driver is stable and you do not need new-game support, keeping the existing version until more field reports arrive is reasonable.
User reports
Field reports 0 · stable installs not enough data · confidence 낮음
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Frequently asked questions
Is 616.56 safe to install?
Generally installable; early field reports are still being collected. Official unresolved items are limited, but this is a recent release and there is not yet enough real-world reporting. If your current driver is stable, waiting briefly is reasonable.
Are there known issues with 616.56?
Prefer Maximum Performance may not apply correctly. NVIDIA lists an unresolved issue where the Prefer Maximum Performance power-management mode may not be applied correctly.
What should I do before or after installing 616.56?
Install now when. Install if you need support for a new title or if a fix in the release notes directly matches an issue in your current setup.
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Evidence timeline
Recent official-document changes and community signals linked to this update. Official and unofficial evidence remain separated.
Community first-seen signals
- 2026-08-28 20:17:24 · Reddit · 616.56 breaks Moonlight Virtual Display on RTX 50 series GPUs
- 2026-08-28 20:17:24 · NVIDIA Developer Forums · Complete GPU Driver Hang (Black Screen), Reset Fails, SMB Still Responsive – Happens at Random Even with Just a Browser Open
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