NVIDIA GF106 is a classic "Fermi" architecture GPU core, most famously powering the GeForce GTS 450
. If you’re dusting off a machine with this chip, here is what you need to know about its driver status in 2026. Current Driver Status: Legacy Only
The GF106 is officially in "Legacy" status. NVIDIA ended mainstream support for the Fermi architecture (400 and 500 series) years ago. The Final Official Version : For Windows 10 and 11, the definitive driver series is (specifically version No Modern Features : You will not find support for modern NVIDIA tech like , or recent Game Ready optimizations for newer titles like Elden Ring Total War: Warhammer III , which require Maxwell architecture or newer. Compatibility & Installation Windows 10/11
: While Windows might automatically install a basic driver, downloading the official NVIDIA GeForce 391.35 driver is recommended for better stability and control. : The open-source nvidia gf106 driver
driver typically works out of the box. For better 3D performance, you can install the proprietary nvidia-390 legacy package. Vulkan Support : Note that GF106 chips generally do support Vulkan; they are limited to OpenGL 4.5 DirectX 12 (Feature Level 11_0) Troubleshooting Common Issues 7-Zip Error
: If you see a "7-Zip" error during installation, it usually means your download was corrupted. Try redownloading the file from a different browser. Verification
: Once installed, you can verify your driver is working by typing nvidia-smi NVIDIA GF106 is a classic "Fermi" architecture GPU
in your command prompt or terminal. It should display your GPU details and the active driver version. Do you need help locating the specific download link for your operating system?
GeForce Windows 10 Driver 353.62 | Windows 10 64-bit - NVIDIA
If the proprietary NVIDIA GF106 driver fails repeatedly, consider these alternatives: Last Supported Driver: 391
Before downloading any drivers, you must confirm that your hardware actually contains the GF106 die. Many users confuse the GF106 with the GF108 (lower end) or GF104/GF114 (higher performance). Here is the definitive list of GPUs based on the GF106 core:
Some modders use DXVK (DirectX to Vulkan translation) with older NVIDIA drivers to run modern Vulkan-only games. On GF106, Vulkan support is limited (1.0 only), but you can run lightweight 2D Vulkan titles.