NVIDIA’s latest attempt to tackle the persistent black screen problem plaguing RTX 50 GPUs with their recent driver update seems to have backfired, leaving many users facing even more issues than before.
The tech community isn’t struggling to hide their frustration as NVIDIA’s latest driver update, touted as a fix for crashing and black screen issues, appears to amplify these problems. The recent release of the Game Ready 572.60 driver was supposed to rectify connectivity issues with DisplayPort and BIOS for the recently launched RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs. Still, according to reports from various gamers, things have not gone as smoothly as hoped. Notably, @mpr_reviews has pointed out that games utilizing Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) are now more prone to crashing since the update.
One disgruntled user shared on Twitter, “Every game supporting multi-frame generation now crashes to a black screen, forcing a system reboot when using MFG 3x or 4x on my RTX 5080. This happens both when starting or exiting a game.” Even the subsequent 572.65 hotfix hasn’t been able to alleviate the situation, leaving players frustrated.
The crashes are notably prevalent in MFG-supported titles, but they’re not the only ones affected. This suggests that NVIDIA’s newest driver update might have worsened the situation for a broader range of games. The rolling out of the driver took place just a few days back, so widespread reports haven’t flooded in yet. Still, early feedback certainly indicates a looming issue. The cause could be linked to how MFG functions on the RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs, but the exact source remains uncertain.
Adding to the chorus of complaints, a user known as @Timebringer shared their experience, stating, “While playing Death Stranding on the 5080 with DLSS and frame generation off, I encountered a mysterious crash. It wasn’t due to overheating—my GPU and CPU were below 65 degrees. I’m considering rolling back the driver.”
For those still grappling with crashes post-update, we highly encourage reaching out to us with your experiences. We aim to relay the collective user feedback to NVIDIA in hopes of prompting a more effective solution. Users, including @mpr_reviews, have started reverting to earlier driver versions since these appear more stable.
With AMD set to introduce its RX 9070 series soon, the troubles surrounding NVIDIA’s RTX 50 GPUs could prove to be a costly stumbling block. If not addressed quickly, it might give AMD the competitive edge it needs in the ever-fragmenting GPU market.
