NVIDIA has released its latest Linux x64 beta display driver, version 590.44.01, which offers practical improvements for users with 64-bit systems. Key changes include updating the minimum required Wayland version to 1.20 and increasing the system requirements, such as needing glibc version 2.27 or newer. The update also resolves several issues in virtualized environments and improves performance in specific kernel configurations, including PREEMPT_RT kernels. Additionally, a bug affecting DPI reporting on certain monitors has been fixed.
Linux x64 (AMD64/EM64T) Beta Display Driver 590.44.01 released
NVIDIA has released its latest Linux x64 (AMD64/EM64T) Beta Display Driver, version 590.44.01.
This new update focuses on practical improvements for users running 64-bit systems. A key change bumps the minimum required Wayland version to 1.20, benefiting those using this display server protocol by fixing an issue with the PowerMizer preferred mode dropdown menu in the nvidia-settings control panel. It also means smoother graphics performance when Vulkan swapchains need to be recreated, which is something that happens when you resize windows using certain applications.
The driver's requirements have tightened up too; now it needs glibc version 2.27 or newer. NVIDIA has similarly updated its minimum support for the X.Org server version to 1.17 (driver ABI v19). This ensures compatibility and stability for users working with a wider range of systems employing the standard server software.
For virtualized environments, several problems affecting Vulkan applications on Venus VirtIO GPUs have been resolved, hopefully getting those apps running properly again now. And if you use PREEMPT_RT kernels, this update might bring more reliable performance by fixing an issue that could cause system freezes under certain conditions.
Finally, a bug reported for specific monitors like the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 has been addressed; incorrect DPI reporting is no longer showing up on those screens, giving users accurate display settings.
Linux x64 (AMD64/EM64T) Display Driver 590.44.01 | Linux 64-bit
Driver Version: 590.44.01 | BETA Release Date: Tue Dec 02, 2025 Operating System: Linux 64-bit Language: English (US) File Size: 416.21 MB
