NVIDIA has rolled out GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 551.46, a new hotfix update that addresses four issues, including a problem where users may experience micro-stuttering in games when V-Sync is enabled. This update is based on the latest Game Ready Driver (551.23), which NVIDIA released on January 24.
Direct download link:
- GeForce Hotfix display driver version 551.46 for Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 [Download]
Fixed issues:
- Some users may experience intermittent micro-stuttering in games when vertical sync is enabled [4445940]
- Potential stutter may be observed when scrolling in web browsers on certain system configurations [4362307]
- [Red Dead Redemption 2][Vulkan] Stutter observed on some Advanced Optimus notebooks [4425987]
- [Immortals of Aveum] Addresses stability issues over extended gameplay [4415277]
NVIDIA notes:
To be sure, these Hotfix drivers are beta, optional and provided as-is. They are run through a much abbreviated QA process. The sole reason they exist is to get fixes out to you more quickly. The safest option is to wait for the next WHQL certified driver. But we know that many of you are willing to try these out. As a result, we only provide NVIDIA Hotfix drivers through our NVIDIA Customer Care support site.
Previous changes (Game Ready Driver 551.23):
Game support:
- Enshrouded
- TEKKEN 8
- Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Gaming tech:
- Adds support for GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
- Adds support for RTX Video HDR
- Adds support for “Auto” setting for RTX Video Super Resolution
- Adds support for NVIDIA Ultra Low Latency Mode with DirectX 12 titles
How to enable RTX Video HDR:
- Download and install the newest available Game Ready or Studio Ready driver
- Ensure Windows’ HDR features are enabled in System Display HDR
- Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right clicking your desktop
- Navigate to Adjust Video Image Settings on the left nav of the app
- Tick “Super Resolution” and “High Dynamic Range”
Fixed gaming bugs:
- Forza Horizon 4: Ansel/ Freestyle filters cause application to freeze or crash [4253513]
Fixed general bugs:
- RTX 4060 Ti: Display may randomly flicker with a black bar on the top of the screen when using desktop apps [4239893]
- Horizontal band may appear when cloning a G-SYNC display to HDMI monitor [4103923/4343427]