The new NVIDIA App (version 1.0), replacing GeForce Experience, is causing performance drops of up to 15% in some games for GeForce RTX users. The issue stems from the app’s overlay and ‘Game Filters and Photo Mode’ settings. Disabling this feature resolves the problem, a temporary fix while NVIDIA works on an official update. Games using Unreal Engine 5 appear most affected.
NVIDIA’s dominance in the desktop and laptop PC market with its GeForce RTX line is undeniable, but it’s conspicuously absent from the burgeoning PC gaming handheld market. This article explores why NVIDIA needs to enter this space, highlighting the potential for GeForce RTX technology to revolutionize the handheld gaming experience and solidify its position as the leading force in PC gaming.
The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey reveals the GeForce RTX 3060 remains the most popular GPU among PC gamers, while the AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics, powering popular handheld gaming devices like the ROG Ally and Steam Deck, makes a significant impact, signaling the growth of portable PC gaming.
NVIDIA’s Q2 2025 financial results show record revenue, fueled by the strong demand for AI hardware. Interestingly, Gaming revenue also saw an increase, defying the downturn in gaming hardware sales across the industry. This could be attributed to the use of GeForce RTX GPUs for both gaming and AI workloads.
