Since NVIDIA's graphics card drivers transitioned to the R570 branch, users have experienced ongoing instability. Initially, attention was on the new GeForce RTX 50 series, with issues like black screens and overclocking troubles being the main focus. Later on, users with older graphics cards reported similar problems after updating their drivers. The GeForce RTX 30/40 series faced instability issues such as blue screens of death (BSOD), black screens, stuttering, and crashes that often required a restart to fix. Many of these problems were linked to specific applications and features crashing.
According to Wccftech, with increasing feedback from users of GeForce RTX 30/40 series graphics cards, some game developers are advising against installing the GeForce Game Ready 572.xx drivers. This recommendation applies even to recently launched early access games such as "inZOI" and "The First Berserker: Khazan," which may experience stability problems.
Game developers are now addressing player complaints by recommending older driver versions. The official team behind "inZOI" has advised players with GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards to use the GeForce Game Ready 566.36 driver. Similarly, "First Berserker: Kazan" has made the same recommendation. The 566.36 version was released by NVIDIA in December 2024, before the launch of the GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards.
As for the GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards, while they do face some issues, the situation is significantly better compared to the GeForce RTX 40 series. Additionally, these problems are relatively rare. If you do encounter an issue, rolling back the driver usually resolves it. Despite numerous reports from players about these issues, NVIDIA has only recently acknowledged their existence.