Question Which driver version for a 1050 Ti for the best performance ?

[vadesmokey]

CPU: Ryzen 3 3100
GPU: 1050 Ti 4GB
RAM: 16GB DDR4

Should I download the newest one 580.97 or go for something older like 566.14 , 566.36 ?

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I don't know what more you're expecting out of your GTX 1050 Ti but this might be a worthwhile read;
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-com...be-the-last-to-support-gtx-900-and-1000-cards

 

[vadesmokey]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I don't know what more you're expecting out of your GTX 1050 Ti but this might be a worthwhile read;
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-com...be-the-last-to-support-gtx-900-and-1000-cards

I know that driver updates for my card will stop, but still i wanna get the most from it, that's why I'm wanting to know the best driver for it.

 

[Third-Eye]

Any performance differences between drivers will likely only be lower single digit difference, if there is a difference. As an example, that could mean at best +/- 2-5 fps (3-9%) if 60fps is the base you get now in a game you play.

You could likely get the same or higher fps with a ram speed and timing tweak, or even more performance if you swap to dual modules for dual channel mode if you are currently using a single ram module.

I wouldn't worry about the driver versions, just use the recommended driver from the nvidia driver download page. A faster GPU would be the only real way to increase performance in a meaningful way.

*Edit* You might also have the option to upgrade the CPU to a Ryzen 5 5600X or non X (not G series or 5500) for a huge boost in CPU performance and possibly fps, if the games you're playing are CPU biased. You're still better off spending for a better GPU first for a real upgrade.