The latest GeForce Game Ready Driver 566.14 from Nvidia arrives with substantial performance improvements for two major game releases: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Released on November 12, 2024, this update brings crucial optimizations and introduces the official version of the NVIDIA app.
Performance Metrics and Technical Specifications
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Performance Data
- 4K Resolution (Maximum Settings):
- RTX 4070: 30 FPS to 70 FPS improvement
- RTX 4070 SUPER: 87 FPS
- RTX 4070 Ti SUPER: 100 FPS
- RTX 4080 SUPER: 112 FPS
- RTX 4090: Exceeds 120 FPS
The DLSS 3 implementation shows a 2.4X average performance multiplication across GeForce RTX 40 Series cards at 4K resolution. At 2560×1440, the driver enables 100 FPS-plus gameplay on various configurations, with top systems reaching 145 FPS.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Integration
The driver package includes:
- DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution
- DLAA (Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing)
- Ray-traced shadows implementation
- NVIDIA Reflex support
Technical Improvements
NVIDIA Reflex Analytics
- 45% reduction in system latency for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
- Over 130 games now support NVIDIA Reflex
- 90% of GeForce users have activated Reflex
- Users logged over 10 billion gaming hours with Reflex in 2023
Bug Fixes
- DSR/DLDSR custom resolution visibility issues in certain games.
- Call of Duty MWIII filename compatibility with GFE Freestyle Filters.
- CPU usage optimization for Bluestacks/Corsair iCUE.
- Shader Cache file creation when disabled.
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New Game Optimization Support
The driver adds one-click optimal settings for:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Delta Force
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
- Red Dead Redemption
NVIDIA App Technical Analysis
The new NVIDIA app, now out of beta, demonstrates:
- 50% more responsive user interface
- 17% reduced disk space usage
- Faster installation compared to GeForce Experience
- Combines features from GeForce Experience, NVIDIA RTX Experience, and the NVIDIA Control Panel
Known Technical Issues
- Windows 10 transparency effects malfunction post 566.03 update
- Houdini XPU rendering color accuracy issues
- MSI GT72 2QD notebook compatibility problems with R560+ drivers
The GeForce Game Ready 566.14 WHQL driver is available through the NVIDIA app or from GeForce.com. Technical issues can be reported on the GeForce.com Driver Feedback Forum, as noted in the official release.