NVIDIA has launched the 580.105.08 graphics driver for Linux, BSD, and Solaris systems, introducing a new environment variable to control GPU performance boosting. The update addresses several bugs related to virtual machines, video games, and display connectivity. It serves as the latest recommended production branch version for users.
On November 4, 2025, NVIDIA announced the release of its 580.105.08 graphics drivers, targeting NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, BSD, and Solaris operating systems. This update marks a significant step in the 580 series, focusing on enhanced stability and user control over hardware behavior.
A key addition is the environment variable CUDA_DISABLE_PERF_BOOST. When set to '1', it prevents the GPU from automatically boosting to a higher power state during CUDA application execution, allowing users greater flexibility in managing performance and power consumption.
The driver resolves multiple technical issues. It fixes a soft lock-up in the vfio-pci module that occurred after powering off virtual machines with passed-through NVIDIA GPUs. In gaming, it addresses crashes in Rage 2 during menu loading and in Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition. Display-related bugs have also been patched, including HDMI screens remaining blank after unplugging and replugging, improper enabling of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on unsupported modes that caused black screens, and a regression blocking HDMI Fixed Rate Link (FRL) functionality after hot-plugging displays.
Furthermore, the update ensures availability of high-resolution modes, such as 7680x2160p at 240Hz, when using HDMI FRL or DisplayPort, which were previously inaccessible in certain scenarios.
Binaries are available for download as installers supporting 64-bit and AArch64 (ARM64) GNU/Linux distributions, 64-bit FreeBSD, and both 32-bit and 64-bit Solaris systems. NVIDIA positions this as the current production branch, recommending it for all users seeking reliable graphics performance.