NVIDIA has released a targeted hotfix driver that restores proper voltage behavior for overclocked RTX 50-series GPUs, addressing performance degradation seen after the previous WHQL update. The fix comes just days after users reported reduced boost clocks on cards like the RTX 5070 and RTX 5090, where core voltages were sitting lower than expected under load.
This is not an isolated issue. The problem traces back to the 595.71 WHQL driver released March 3, which itself was meant to clean up problems introduced by the earlier 595.59 build. The hotfix version 595.76 rolls back voltage capping when overclocking is applied, effectively restoring performance for those pushing their GPUs beyond stock settings.
Beyond voltage normalization, the update includes fixes for several game-specific issues. In Resident Evil Requiem, it eliminates white glowing artifacts that appeared with Subsurface Scattering enabled and improves path tracing performance. Star Citizen users will see crashes resolved on launch, while another fix tackles intermittent application crashes or driver timeouts when playing multi-key DRM content in browsers on HDCP 1.x monitors.
As a hotfix, version 595.76 is distributed through NVIDIA's Customer Care support site and undergoes a shortened QA cycle. It remains optional and will be withdrawn once its fixes are integrated into the next official WHQL-certified release, which may offer broader stability for users prioritizing long-term reliability over immediate performance gains.
For now, users with RTX 50-series cards—particularly those running the Blackwell architecture—can expect restored boost clocks but should consider the beta nature of this update. Those seeking maximum stability may prefer to wait for a more comprehensive driver release, though the hotfix provides an immediate solution for voltage capping and game-specific issues.
