NVIDIA has launched the 615.78.08 Linux driver, which is part of its R615 New Feature Branch, focusing on enhancing gaming performance for Linux users running Windows titles via VKD3D-Proton. Key improvements include a low-latency update for the VK_NV_low_latency2 extension, fixes for graphical corruption in The Last of Us Part II, and resolution of Wayland HDR crashes. The release also addresses VRAM preservation during system suspend and large GPU page-table allocation failures, making it particularly beneficial for gamers and enthusiasts using cutting-edge Linux builds. While this update offers targeted fixes for those prioritizing the latest features, users seeking stability may prefer NVIDIA's Long-lived Branch
NVIDIA 615.78.08 Linux Driver Adds Proton Latency Fixes, Wayland HDR Crash Patches
NVIDIA has released 615.78.08, the second build in its R615 New Feature Branch for Linux x64. The headline addition is revision 3 of the VK_NV_low_latency2 extension, which cuts latency and stutter when running Direct3D 12 games through VKD3D-Proton, especially with Frame Generation. It also fixes blocky corruption in The Last of Us Part II, improves VRAM preservation during system suspend, resolves Wayland HDR crashes, and repairs large GPU page-table allocation failures. Aimed at enthusiasts running the latest builds, the release coexists with NVIDIA's more conservative Long-lived Branch for those who prioritize stability.
