The new NVIDIA App, which recently exited beta testing, is reportedly affecting game performance according to users. On average, frame rates can drop by 15%.
NVIDIA describes the app as "an essential tool for gamers and content creators, allowing them to update drivers, optimize games, and capture favorite moments". It's meant to be a replacement for GeForce Experience.
However, based on reviews, it seems the NVIDIA App still requires some improvements.
Here are some FPS comparisons in games with and without the NVIDIA App:
These are the test results conducted by Tom's Hardware:
Earlier, we reported that NVIDIA introduces playtime limits in GeForce Now.