Does updating any graphics driver dramatically increase peformance?

[endd]

If your updating a graphics driver does it increase fps or decrease fps, or maybe will it increase the ping amount?

[The Rt Hon. Sir_Sampie]

Basically, it depends.

Usually when a graphics driver is updated, it won't have an effect on performance in most games, however newly released titles may see performance increases. The new driver may resolve any bugs or issues when it comes to the new game's performance.

Updating a graphics driver should never reduce FPS unless the driver has an unforeseen bug, in which case you should either roll back the driver version, or wait for an update to resolve the issues. This from my experience is pretty rare though, but not unheard of.

I would suggest that you only update graphics drivers if you either are interested in new features that the update supports, or that you are going to be playing a newly released game. For example, Nvidia will release 'Game Ready' drivers which will have some quality of life features when it comes to the new title, but always read the change log to see exactly what changes are being made.

Also I would recommend updating your graphics drivers if you notice any graphical or performance related issues in a game, the update may resolve the problem.

Ping is affected by your internet connection and the servers you are connected to, nothing to do with graphics drivers.

[Obsessive Power]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Sir_Sampie:

I would suggest that you only update graphics drivers if you either are interested in new features that the update supports, or that you are going to be playing a newly released game. For example, Nvidia will release 'Game Ready' drivers which will have some quality of life features when it comes to the new title, but always read the change log to see exactly what changes are being made.

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This.

I only ever update drivers if there is a new game that specifically needs them or there are new features I want to test or feel I can not do without. I NEVER update a driver just because there is a new update.

Only other time is if I have a new GPU. Then I use DDU to completely clean the old driver/s and install again with a new driver.

Unless there is something really badly wrong with a game, a driver update won't magically make it miles faster.

[emoticorpse]

Dramatically I don't think so, and if it happens it's not a regular thing from what I can tell. Not like buying a new GPU or anything like that. Maybe a little bit here and there for some games at certain points.

But then again as far as drivers are concerned, I stay up to date and don't pay attention to what improved or hasn't.

[Overseer]

Watch this here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukflNi0qti0

Also important to note that in rare cases drivers need a security patch or feature update. And yes new drivers can break something. Sometimes games don't even start anymore or crash.

[_I_]

generally, newer drivers help the newer cards and slightly hurt the older ones

they add more supported features for the new cards and increase the unavailable command menu for the older ones

[plat]

Yes, the driver certainly can. I have a NVIDIA gpu and ihe changelogs, almost always have entries for optimization for specific big games.

Just read the changelogs and determine if any new features are applicable to you. If performance is hindered, use your judgement in rolling back since occasionally, drivers develop vulnerabilities.

[Ralf]

Back in the day Dirt 2 menu ran at 1fps with old drivers and I think Forza Horizon 3 refused to launch with old driver.