Key Takeaways
1. NVIDIA released a new GeForce Game Ready Driver (version 576.88) that supports the RTX 5050 GPU for desktops and laptops.
2. The driver includes DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support, enhancing performance in games like Mecha BREAK and Diablo IV.
3. Mecha BREAK allows RTX 5070 users to achieve over 200 FPS and RTX 5090 users to reach 450+ FPS at 4K resolution.
4. Diablo IV’s Season 9 update, “Sins of the Horadrim,” now features DLSS 4, improving FPS for RTX 5070 and RTX 5090 users at 4K with Ray Tracing.
5. The driver also incorporates various bug fixes, including issues with VRAM clock speeds and the NVIDIA App Overlay.
NVIDIA has launched a new GeForce Game Ready Driver (version 576.88), which adds support for the RTX 5050 GPU in both desktop and laptop forms. The driver package, which is 869MB, also includes DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support for the newly released third-person multiplayer shooter, Mecha BREAK. Additionally, updates are available in time for Season 9 of Diablo 4 and Monster Hunter: Wilds.
Mecha BREAK Performance
Mecha BREAK, featuring 3v3 and 6v6 gameplay, comes with DLSS 4 from day one, enabling RTX 5070 users to achieve over 200 FPS, while RTX 5090 users can reach an incredible 450+ FPS at 4K resolution.
Diablo IV Updates
Moreover, the Season 9 update of Diablo IV, titled “Sins of the Horadrim,” incorporates DLSS 4 support. This means players no longer have to rely on NVIDIA’s DLSS Override workaround. According to NVIDIA’s performance tests, RTX 5070 users can expect over 190 FPS, while RTX 5090 users can see around 370 FPS at 4K resolution with Ray Tracing enabled using DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation.
New Hardware Announcements
Aside from these game enhancements, the 576.88 driver also brings support for the GeForce RTX 5050 in both laptop and desktop models. RTX 5050 laptops have begun to be ordered in China. In the United States, MSI has unveiled the Katana 15, which features the RTX 5050, a Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 144Hz display for $999. However, the desktop version won’t be available until mid-July, with a price set at $249.
While NVIDIA states that RTX 5050 laptops have been available since June 24, 2025, they are still hard to find online. Currently, the only listing is marked as “out of stock” at Walmart, a major retailer. The introduction of the RTX 5050 completes NVIDIA’s RTX Blackwell series, catering to budget-conscious consumers seeking entry-level GPUs.
Bug Fixes in the Driver
The new GeForce driver also comes with various bug fixes. It resolves an issue with VRAM clock speeds when NVIDIA Smooth Motion is active, and it addresses a problem where the NVIDIA App Overlay would freeze Cyberpunk 2077 when using DLSS Frame Generation. Additionally, it tackles a black screen issue that occurred during the installation on AMD Ryzen systems. Lastly, a black screen issue has been fixed when switching between 480Hz and 360Hz on Sony SDM-27Q10S monitors.
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