%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 8 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R 11 0 R 13 0 R 15 0 R 17 0 R 19 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 5137 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (How to Fix Nvidia GPU Performance Drop and Low) Tj ET BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 762.89 Tm (FPS in Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 725.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.89 Tm (Live article:) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 697.39 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/how-to/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 684.89 Tm (and-25h2/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 666.39 m 549.28 666.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 654.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published March 23, 2026 | Updated March 23, 2026 | Format: Guide | 11 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 631.39 Tm (Quick answer) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 611.39 Tm (To fix Nvidia GPU performance drops and low FPS in Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2, install Nvidia hotfix) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 596.39 Tm (driver version 581.94, which specifically addresses the compatibility issues introduced by the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 581.39 Tm (KB5066835 Windows update.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 556.39 Tm (If you've recently updated to Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 and noticed your Nvidia GPU suddenly) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 541.39 Tm (underperforming-with frame rates dropping from 120-140 FPS down to 40-70 FPS-you're not) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 526.39 Tm (alone. The October 2025 Update \(KB5066835\) and subsequent patches have caused widespread) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 511.39 Tm (gaming performance issues for Nvidia GeForce RTX users, with some experiencing up to 50%) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 496.39 Tm (performance drops in titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Counter-Strike 2.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 474.39 Tm (This comprehensive guide provides verified solutions to restore your gaming performance, including) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 459.39 Tm (Nvidia's official hotfix driver, Windows update removal methods, and advanced optimization) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 444.39 Tm (techniques. Whether you're running an RTX 5090 or an older RTX 30-series card, these fixes have) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 429.39 Tm (been tested and confirmed to resolve the performance degradation.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 401.39 Tm (Understanding the Windows 11 24H2/25H2 GPU Performance Issue) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 377.39 Tm (Before diving into solutions, it's crucial to understand what's causing these performance problems.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 362.39 Tm (The issue stems from three primary sources identified by Microsoft's internal diagnostics:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 340.39 Tm (- Flawed Graphics Driver Interface Implementation: The KB5066835 update introduced compatibility issues) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 326.59 Tm (between Windows 11's graphics subsystem and Nvidia's driver architecture) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 309.79 Tm (- Memory Allocation Inefficiencies: Problems within the Windows Display Driver Model \(WDDM\) are causing) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 295.99 Tm (suboptimal memory management for GPU operations) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 279.19 Tm (- Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling Conflicts: Timing conflicts in Windows 11's GPU scheduling) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 265.39 Tm (system are preventing proper resource allocation) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 242.59 Tm (How to Identify If You're Affected) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 220.59 Tm (Your system is likely affected if you're experiencing these specific symptoms:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 198.59 Tm (- Running Windows 11 Build 26200.6899 or newer \(25H2\) or Build 26100.6899 or newer \(24H2\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 181.79 Tm (- Nvidia GPU showing 99% usage despite significant FPS drops) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 164.99 Tm (- GPU power consumption reduced by approximately 100W from normal levels) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 148.19 Tm (- Frame rate drops of 30-50% in previously smooth games) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 131.39 Tm (- Heavy stuttering during gameplay, not just lower frame rates) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 114.59 Tm (Real-World Example:) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 5497 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Testing with an RTX 5090 GPU showed Assassin's Creed Shadows dropping from 72 FPS to 34 FPS) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 774.89 Tm (at 4K resolution with DLSS quality mode enabled. After applying the fixes below, performance) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (returned to 72 FPS-a complete restoration of gaming performance.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 731.89 Tm (Method 1: Install Nvidia Hotfix Driver 581.94 \(Primary Solution\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 707.89 Tm (Nvidia released driver version 581.94 on November 19, 2025, specifically to address the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 692.89 Tm (performance issues caused by Windows 11's KB5066835 update. This is the most straightforward) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 677.89 Tm (and effective solution for most users.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 649.89 Tm (Step-by-Step Installation Process) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 627.89 Tm (1. Download the Correct Driver: Visit the official Nvidia driver download page and select GeForce driver) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 614.09 Tm (v581.94. Ensure you're downloading the version matching your GPU series \(RTX 40-series, RTX) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 600.29 Tm (30-series, etc.\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 583.49 Tm (2. Close All Games and Applications: Before installation, close any running games, streaming software, or) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 569.69 Tm (GPU-intensive applications to prevent conflicts) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 552.89 Tm (3. Run the Installer: Double-click the downloaded .exe file to launch the Nvidia installer) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 536.09 Tm (4. Choose Custom Installation: When the installation window appears, select "Custom \(Advanced\)" rather than) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 522.29 Tm ("Express") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 505.49 Tm (5. Perform Clean Installation: Check the box for "Perform a clean installation" to remove residual files) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 491.69 Tm (from previous driver versions) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 474.89 Tm (6. Complete the Installation: Follow the on-screen prompts and allow your system to restart if prompted) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 458.09 Tm (7. Verify Installation: After restarting, open Nvidia Control Panel, navigate to "System Information" under) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 444.29 Tm (the Help menu, and confirm driver version 581.94 is installed) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 421.49 Tm (Expected Performance Gains) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 399.49 Tm (Users who installed driver 581.94 reported dramatic improvements:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 377.49 Tm (- Frame rates jumping from 149.7 FPS to 220.3 FPS-close to a 50% improvement) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 360.69 Tm (- 4K gaming performance doubling in some titles \(34 FPS to 72 FPS in Assassin's Creed Shadows\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 343.89 Tm (- Elimination of stuttering and frame pacing issues) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 327.09 Tm (- Restored GPU power consumption to normal levels) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 310.29 Tm (Pro Tip:) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 288.29 Tm (After installing driver 581.94, monitor your GPU power consumption using MSI Afterburner or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 273.29 Tm (Nvidia's built-in performance overlay \(Alt+R\). You should see power draw return to expected) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 258.29 Tm (levels-typically 350W+ for high-end RTX cards under load, compared to the ~250W many users were) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 243.29 Tm (experiencing with the bug.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 215.29 Tm (Method 2: Uninstall Problematic Windows Updates) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 191.29 Tm (If driver 581.94 doesn't fully resolve your issues, or you're waiting for Nvidia to release drivers) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 176.29 Tm (for older GPU models, removing the problematic Windows updates is an effective alternative.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 148.29 Tm (Identifying Which Updates to Remove) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 126.29 Tm (The following Windows 11 updates have been confirmed to cause Nvidia GPU performance issues:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 104.29 Tm (- KB5066835: October 2025 Update-the primary culprit) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 87.49 Tm (- KB5074109: January 2026 Update-causes 15-20 FPS drops) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 70.69 Tm (- KB5077181: Also linked to significant game performance decreases) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 2 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 9 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 10 0 R >> endobj 10 0 obj << /Length 5169 >> stream BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Uninstalling Through Windows Settings) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 767.89 Tm (1. Open Windows Update: Press Windows key + I to open Settings, then navigate to Windows Update -> Update) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 754.09 Tm (history) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 737.29 Tm (2. Access Uninstall Updates: Scroll down and click "Uninstall updates" at the bottom of the page) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 720.49 Tm (3. Locate the Problem Update: In the list of installed updates, find KB5066835, KB5074109, or KB5077181) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 703.69 Tm (4. Uninstall: Click on the update, then click "Uninstall" and confirm the action) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 686.89 Tm (5. Restart Your System: Windows will require a restart to complete the uninstallation) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 670.09 Tm (6. Pause Updates Temporarily: Go back to Windows Update settings and pause updates for 2-3 weeks to) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 656.29 Tm (prevent automatic reinstallation) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 633.49 Tm (Uninstalling Through Command Prompt \(Advanced\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 611.49 Tm (For more control over the uninstallation process, use Command Prompt:) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 587.49 Tm (1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 570.615 Tm (2. List installed updates:) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 553.74 Tm (wmic qfe list brief /format:table) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 536.865 Tm (3. Uninstall specific update:) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 519.99 Tm (wusa /uninstall /kb:5066835 /quiet /norestart) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 503.115 Tm (4. Restart your computer when prompted) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 478.615 Tm (Preventing Automatic Reinstallation) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 456.615 Tm (To prevent Windows from automatically reinstalling these problematic updates:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 434.615 Tm (1. Download Microsoft's "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter tool) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 417.815 Tm (2. Run the troubleshooter and select "Hide updates") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 401.015 Tm (3. Check the boxes next to KB5066835, KB5074109, and KB5077181) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 384.215 Tm (4. Click Next to hide these updates permanently) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 367.415 Tm (Important Security Note:) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 345.415 Tm (Uninstalling Windows updates may leave your system vulnerable to security threats. Only use this) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 330.415 Tm (method if driver 581.94 isn't available for your GPU or doesn't resolve the issue. Monitor) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 315.415 Tm (Microsoft's release notes for a permanent fix, and reinstall updates once the issue is resolved.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 287.415 Tm (Method 3: Clean Driver Installation with DDU \(Display Driver Uninstaller\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 263.415 Tm (If you're experiencing persistent issues even after installing driver 581.94, a complete driver) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 248.415 Tm (cleanup using DDU can resolve conflicts from corrupted or incompletely removed previous drivers.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 220.415 Tm (Why DDU Is Necessary) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 198.415 Tm (Standard Nvidia driver installations don't always remove all registry entries, cached files, and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 183.415 Tm (configuration remnants from previous versions. These leftover files can cause conflicts, especially) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 168.415 Tm (when transitioning between driver versions during troubleshooting.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 140.415 Tm (Complete DDU Installation Process) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 118.415 Tm (1. Download DDU: Visit the official DDU website and download the latest version \(ensure you're getting it) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 104.615 Tm (from the legitimate source\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 87.815 Tm (2. Download Driver 581.94: Before proceeding, download Nvidia driver 581.94 and save it to your desktop) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 74.015 Tm (so it's ready for installation) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 3 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 11 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 12 0 R >> endobj 12 0 obj << /Length 5285 >> stream BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (3. Boot Into Safe Mode: Press Windows key + R, type "msconfig", go to the Boot tab, check "Safe boot" with) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 776.09 Tm ("Minimal" selected, then restart) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.29 Tm (4. Run DDU in Safe Mode: Extract and launch DDU. When the warning about Safe Mode appears, select) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 745.49 Tm ("Continue in Safe Mode") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 728.69 Tm (5. Select GPU Manufacturer: In DDU's main window, select "GPU" from the device type dropdown, then) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 714.89 Tm (select "NVIDIA" from the manufacturer dropdown) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 698.09 Tm (6. Clean and Restart: Click "Clean and restart \(Recommended\)" button. DDU will thoroughly remove all Nvidia) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 684.29 Tm (driver components and automatically restart your PC) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 667.49 Tm (7. Install Driver 581.94: After the restart, immediately install Nvidia driver 581.94 using the custom/clean) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 653.69 Tm (installation method described in Method 1) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 636.89 Tm (8. Disable Safe Mode: Press Windows key + R, type "msconfig", go to the Boot tab, uncheck "Safe boot",) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 623.09 Tm (click Apply and restart normally) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 600.29 Tm (Why This Works) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 578.29 Tm (DDU removes all traces of previous driver installations, including:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 556.29 Tm (- Registry keys that may contain corrupted configuration data) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 539.49 Tm (- Cached shader files that might be incompatible) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 522.69 Tm (- Service entries that could cause conflicts) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 505.89 Tm (- Leftover DLL files from incomplete uninstallations) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 489.09 Tm (This creates a "clean slate" for the new driver installation, eliminating any potential conflicts that might) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 474.09 Tm (prevent driver 581.94 from functioning properly.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 446.09 Tm (Method 4: Disable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 422.09 Tm (Since timing conflicts in Windows 11's hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling are part of the root) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 407.09 Tm (cause, temporarily disabling this feature can improve performance while waiting for a permanent fix.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 379.09 Tm (Disabling Through Windows Settings) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 357.09 Tm (1. Open Settings \(Windows key + I\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 340.29 Tm (2. Navigate to System -> Display -> Graphics) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 323.49 Tm (3. Click "Change default graphics settings") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 306.69 Tm (4. Toggle "Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling" to Off) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 289.89 Tm (5. Restart your computer for changes to take effect) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 267.09 Tm (Performance Impact) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 245.09 Tm (Disabling hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling typically results in:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 223.09 Tm (- Reduction in stuttering and frame time variance) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 206.29 Tm (- More consistent frame pacing in competitive games) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 189.49 Tm (- Slight decrease in maximum FPS \(usually 5-10%\) but more stable performance overall) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 172.69 Tm (Technical Explanation:) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 150.69 Tm (Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling allows your GPU to directly manage its video memory \(VRAM\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 135.69 Tm (rather than having the CPU handle this task. When working properly, this reduces CPU overhead and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 120.69 Tm (latency. However, the KB5066835 update introduced timing conflicts in this system, causing the GPU to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 105.69 Tm (operate at reduced power levels. Disabling it reverts to the traditional CPU-managed scheduling, which) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 90.69 Tm (is less efficient but doesn't trigger the bug.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 4 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 13 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 14 0 R >> endobj 14 0 obj << /Length 4745 >> stream BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Advanced Optimization Tweaks) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 765.89 Tm (After applying the primary fixes above, these additional optimizations can help squeeze out extra) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 750.89 Tm (performance and prevent future issues.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 722.89 Tm (Nvidia Control Panel Settings) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 700.89 Tm (1. Open Nvidia Control Panel: Right-click on your desktop and select "Nvidia Control Panel") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 684.09 Tm (2. Navigate to 3D Settings: Go to Manage 3D Settings -> Global Settings) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 667.29 Tm (3. Optimize Key Settings:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 650.49 Tm (- Power Management Mode: Set to "Prefer Maximum Performance") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 633.69 Tm (- Low Latency Mode: Set to "On" or "Ultra" \(for competitive gaming\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 616.89 Tm (- Texture filtering - Quality: Set to "High performance") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 600.09 Tm (- Shader Cache Size: Set to "10 GB" or higher) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 583.29 Tm (4. Apply Changes: Click Apply and test your games) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 560.49 Tm (Windows Game Mode Configuration) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 536.49 Tm (1. Open Settings -> Gaming -> Game Mode) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 519.615 Tm (2. Ensure Game Mode is enabled) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 502.74 Tm (3. Navigate to Gaming -> Captures) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 485.865 Tm (4. Disable "Record in the background while I'm playing a game" if not needed) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 468.99 Tm (5. Go to Gaming -> Xbox Game Bar) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 54 452.115 Tm (6. Consider disabling if you don't use the overlay \(can free up resources\)) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 427.615 Tm (Power Plan Optimization) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 405.615 Tm (1. Open Control Panel -> Power Options) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 388.815 Tm (2. Select "High performance" power plan \(if not visible, click "Show additional plans"\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 372.015 Tm (3. Click "Change plan settings" -> "Change advanced power settings") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 355.215 Tm (4. Expand "PCI Express" -> "Link State Power Management" and set to "Off") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 338.415 Tm (5. Expand "Processor power management" -> "Minimum processor state" and set to "100%") Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 315.615 Tm (Comparison: Which Fix Should You Use?) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 291.615 Tm (Method: Nvidia Driver 581.94 | Effectiveness: 95% | Difficulty: Easy | Best For: RTX 40/50-series users, first) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 278.615 Tm (attempt) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 261.615 Tm (Method: Uninstall KB5066835 | Effectiveness: 90% | Difficulty: Moderate | Best For: Older GPUs without driver) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 248.615 Tm (support) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 231.615 Tm (Method: DDU Clean Install | Effectiveness: 98% | Difficulty: Advanced | Best For: Persistent issues after driver) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 218.615 Tm (update) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 201.615 Tm (Method: Disable GPU Scheduling | Effectiveness: 70% | Difficulty: Easy | Best For: Temporary workaround,) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 188.615 Tm (stuttering issues) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 165.615 Tm (Troubleshooting Common Issues) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 135.615 Tm (Driver Installation Fails or Rolls Back) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 113.615 Tm (Symptoms: Nvidia installer completes but driver version doesn't change, or installation fails with) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 98.615 Tm (error codes.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 76.615 Tm (Solution:) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 5 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 15 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 16 0 R >> endobj 16 0 obj << /Length 5275 >> stream BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (1. Use DDU to completely remove all existing Nvidia drivers \(see Method 3\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 773.09 Tm (2. Temporarily disable Windows Defender and any third-party antivirus) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 756.29 Tm (3. Ensure you're logged in as Administrator) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 739.49 Tm (4. Download driver 581.94 again from Nvidia's website \(corruption during download is possible\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 722.69 Tm (5. Install in Safe Mode if problems persist) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 699.89 Tm (Performance Improved But Still Below Pre-Update Levels) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 677.89 Tm (Symptoms: FPS increased after applying fixes but hasn't fully returned to original performance.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 655.89 Tm (Solution:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 633.89 Tm (1. Check if multiple problematic updates are installed \(KB5066835 AND KB5074109\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 617.09 Tm (2. Verify GPU power consumption using monitoring tools-should be at expected wattage) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 600.29 Tm (3. Clear DirectX shader cache: Run "cleanmgr", select your system drive, click "Clean up system files",) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 586.49 Tm (check "DirectX Shader Cache") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 569.69 Tm (4. Ensure your monitor refresh rate is set correctly in Windows display settings) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 552.89 Tm (5. Test with V-Sync and frame rate limiters disabled to isolate the issue) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 530.09 Tm (Can't Uninstall Windows Updates) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 508.09 Tm (Symptoms: Uninstall button is greyed out or error messages appear when attempting to remove) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 493.09 Tm (KB5066835.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 471.09 Tm (Solution:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 449.09 Tm (1. Boot into Windows Recovery Environment \(Settings -> System -> Recovery -> Advanced startup\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 432.29 Tm (2. Choose Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Command Prompt) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 415.49 Tm (3. Run: `dism /image:C:\\ /remove-package /packagename:[package name]`) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 398.69 Tm (4. Alternatively, use System Restore to roll back to a point before the update was installed) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 375.89 Tm (Performance Issues Return After Windows Update) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 353.89 Tm (Symptoms: Performance was fixed but degraded again after Windows automatically reinstalled the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 338.89 Tm (problematic update.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 316.89 Tm (Solution:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 294.89 Tm (1. Use the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter to permanently hide KB5066835) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 278.09 Tm (2. Set active hours in Windows Update to prevent automatic installation during gaming sessions) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 261.29 Tm (3. Monitor Windows Update release notes for an official fix before allowing KB5066835 reinstallation) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 244.49 Tm (4. Consider using Group Policy Editor \(gpedit.msc\) to gain more control over automatic updates) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 221.69 Tm (Preventing Future Performance Issues) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 197.69 Tm (To avoid similar problems with future Windows updates:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 175.69 Tm (- Delay Feature Updates: In Windows Update settings, defer feature updates by 2-3 weeks to allow early) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 161.89 Tm (adopters to identify issues) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 145.09 Tm (- Monitor Gaming Communities: Follow tech forums and Reddit communities where gamers quickly report) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 131.29 Tm (update-related performance problems) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 114.49 Tm (- Create System Restore Points: Before major Windows updates, manually create a restore point for quick) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 100.69 Tm (rollback if needed) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 83.89 Tm (- Keep Driver Backups: Save working Nvidia driver installers so you can quickly revert if new drivers) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 70.09 Tm (cause issues) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 6 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 17 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 18 0 R >> endobj 18 0 obj << /Length 5215 >> stream BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (- Use Performance Monitoring: Install tools like MSI Afterburner or HWiNFO64 to track GPU metrics and) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 776.09 Tm (quickly identify performance anomalies) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.29 Tm (Success Indicator:) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 737.29 Tm (After applying these fixes, you should see your GPU operating at normal power consumption levels) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 722.29 Tm (\(300-400W+ for high-end cards under load\), stable frame rates matching pre-update performance,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 707.29 Tm (and GPU usage appropriately fluctuating based on game demands rather than staying locked at 99%) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 692.29 Tm (with low FPS.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 664.29 Tm (When to Expect an Official Microsoft Fix) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 640.29 Tm (As of the latest information available, Microsoft has acknowledged the performance issues caused by) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 625.29 Tm (KB5066835 and is working on a permanent solution. Based on historical patterns with similar issues:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 603.29 Tm (- A hotfix update typically arrives 2-4 weeks after widespread issue recognition) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 586.49 Tm (- The fix will likely come through Windows Update as a cumulative update or standalone patch) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 569.69 Tm (- Users should monitor the Windows 11 release health dashboard for official announcements) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 552.89 Tm (In the meantime, the combination of Nvidia driver 581.94 and selective Windows update management) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 537.89 Tm (provides a stable gaming experience without compromising security significantly.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 509.89 Tm (Frequently Asked Questions) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 479.89 Tm (Will uninstalling KB5066835 expose my system to security risks?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 457.89 Tm (While KB5066835 includes security patches, the immediate risk of uninstalling it is relatively low for) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 442.89 Tm (most home users, especially if you're running updated antivirus software and practicing safe) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 427.89 Tm (browsing habits. However, it's not a permanent solution-you should reinstall the update once Microsoft) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 412.89 Tm (releases a fix for the GPU performance issue. The better long-term approach is using Nvidia driver) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 397.89 Tm (581.94, which resolves the performance problem without requiring you to remove security updates.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 369.89 Tm (Does driver 581.94 work with all Nvidia GPUs?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 347.89 Tm (Driver 581.94 officially supports Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series and 50-series GPUs. For older RTX) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 332.89 Tm (30-series, GTX 16-series, and GTX 10-series cards, compatibility varies. Check Nvidia's official) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 317.89 Tm (driver release notes for your specific GPU model. If your card isn't supported by 581.94, your best) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 302.89 Tm (option is uninstalling the problematic Windows update or disabling hardware-accelerated GPU) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 287.89 Tm (scheduling until a compatible driver is released.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 259.89 Tm (Why is my GPU showing 99% usage but still getting low FPS?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 237.89 Tm (This is a hallmark symptom of the KB5066835 bug. The Windows update forces your GPU to operate) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 222.89 Tm (at significantly reduced power levels \(approximately 100W less than normal\), even while reporting) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 207.89 Tm (high usage percentages. The GPU is technically working at full capacity for the limited power it's being) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 192.89 Tm (allowed to draw, but that capacity is artificially restricted. Installing driver 581.94 or removing) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 177.89 Tm (KB5066835 allows your GPU to draw proper power and deliver expected performance.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 149.89 Tm (I installed driver 581.94 but still have performance issues. What should I do?) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 7 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 19 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 20 0 R >> endobj 20 0 obj << /Length 3287 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (If driver 581.94 alone doesn't resolve the issue, follow these steps in order: \(1\) Use DDU to perform) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 774.89 Tm (a complete driver cleanup and reinstall 581.94 from scratch, \(2\) Check if multiple problematic updates) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (are installed \(KB5074109 or KB5077181\) and remove them, \(3\) Disable hardware-accelerated GPU) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 744.89 Tm (scheduling in Windows settings, \(4\) Verify your power plan is set to "High performance" in Control) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 729.89 Tm (Panel. If issues persist after all these steps, check if your specific game has known issues with) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 714.89 Tm (Windows 11 24H2/25H2 independent of the Nvidia problem.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 686.89 Tm (How do I know if the fix worked?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 664.89 Tm (You'll know the fix was successful when you observe: \(1\) Frame rates returning to pre-update levels) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 649.89 Tm (in your games, \(2\) GPU power consumption returning to normal ranges \(check with MSI Afterburner or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 634.89 Tm (GPU-Z-should be 300-400W+ under load for high-end cards\), \(3\) Elimination of stuttering and frame) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 619.89 Tm (pacing issues, \(4\) GPU usage percentages that fluctuate naturally with game demands rather than) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 604.89 Tm (staying locked at 99%. Benchmark your system before and after applying fixes using tools like) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 589.89 Tm (3DMark or built-in game benchmarks to objectively measure the improvement.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 561.89 Tm (Should I install newer Nvidia drivers when they're released, or stick with 581.94?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 539.89 Tm (Nvidia driver 581.94 is specifically designed to work around the Windows 11 KB5066835 issue.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 524.89 Tm (Future driver releases \(582.xx and beyond\) will likely incorporate this fix while also adding support) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 509.89 Tm (for new games and performance optimizations. When new drivers are released, check the release) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 494.89 Tm (notes to confirm they address the Windows 11 24H2/25H2 performance issue before updating. As a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 479.89 Tm (general rule, if 581.94 is working perfectly for you, you can wait 1-2 weeks after a new driver) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 464.89 Tm (release to see if early adopters report any problems before updating.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 8 of 8) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-fix-nvidia-gpu-performance-drop-and-low-fps-in-windows-11-24h2-and-25h2.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj xref 0 21 0000000000 65535 f 0000000015 00000 n 0000000064 00000 n 0000000168 00000 n 0000000238 00000 n 0000000313 00000 n 0000000455 00000 n 0000005643 00000 n 0000005785 00000 n 0000011333 00000 n 0000011476 00000 n 0000016697 00000 n 0000016841 00000 n 0000022178 00000 n 0000022322 00000 n 0000027119 00000 n 0000027263 00000 n 0000032590 00000 n 0000032734 00000 n 0000038001 00000 n 0000038145 00000 n trailer << /Size 21 /Root 1 0 R >> startxref 41484 %%EOF