NVIDIA OpenGL 4.6 Graphics Driver 381.26.11 Beta for FreeBSD 32-bit

OpenGL Driver Support:

- Windows driver version 382.88 and Linux drivers version 381.26.11 provide beta support for OpenGL 4.6 and GLSL 4.60 on capable hardware.
- Please note these drivers are for developers who want to experiment with “OpenGL 4.6”.

OpenGL 4.6 Driver Release Notes:

- Any OpenGL 4.5 capable GPU can run OpenGL 4.6. You will need any one of the following Fermi, Kepler, Maxwell or Pascal based GPUs to get access to the OpenGL 4.6 functionality:

Compatible Quadro Series:

- Quadro GP100, Quadro P6000, Quadro P5000, Quadro P4000, Quadro P2000, Quadro P1000, Quadro P600, Quadro P400, Quadro M6000 24GB, Quadro M6000, Quadro M5000, Quadro M4000, Quadro M2000, Quadro K6000, Quadro K5200, Quadro K5000, Quadro K4000, Quadro K4200, Quadro K2200, Quadro K2000, Quadro K2000D, Quadro K1200, Quadro K620, Quadro K600, Quadro K420, Quadro 6000, Quadro 5000, Quadro 4000, Quadro 2000, Quadro 2000D, Quadro 600, Quadro 410

Compatible GeForce 1000 series:

- GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce GTX 1070, GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, NVIDIA TITAN Xp, GT 1030

Compatible GeForce 900 series:

- GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 980 Ti, GeForce GTX Titan X

Compatible GeForce 700 series:

- GeForce GTX TITAN Z, GeForce GTX TITAN Black, GeForce GTX TITAN, GeForce GTX 780 Ti, GeForce GTX 780, GeForce GTX 770, GeForce GTX 760, GeForce GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 750, GeForce GTX 745, GeForce GT 740, GeForce GT 730

Compatible GeForce 600 series:

- GeForce GTX 690, GeForce GTX 680, GeForce GTX 670, GeForce GTX 660 Ti, GeForce GTX 660, GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST, GeForce GTX 650 Ti, GeForce GTX 650, GeForce GTX 645, GeForce GT 645, GeForce GT 640, GeForce GT 630, GeForce GT 620, GeForce GT 610, GeForce 605

Compatible GeForce 500 series:

- GeForce GTX 590, GeForce GTX 580, GeForce GTX 570, GeForce GTX 560 Ti, GeForce GTX 560 SE, GeForce GTX 560, GeForce GTX 555, GeForce GTX 550 Ti, GeForce GT 545, GeForce GT 530, GeForce GT 520, GeForce 510

Compatible GeForce 400 series:

- GeForce GTX 480, GeForce GTX 470, GeForce GTX 465, GeForce GTX 460 SE v2, GeForce GTX 460 SE, GeForce GTX 460, GeForce GTS 450, GeForce GT 440, GeForce GT 430, GeForce GT 420, GeForce 405

The extensions listed below are part of the OpenGL 4.6 specification, but they can also be used in contexts below OpenGL 4.6 on supported hardware:

- ARB_gl_spirv
- ARB_indirect_parameters
- ARB_pipeline_statistics_query
- ARB_polygon_offset_clamp
- ARB_shader_atomic_counter_ops
- ARB_shader_draw_parameters
- ARB_shader_group_vote
- ARB_spirv_extensions
- ARB_texture_filter_anisotropic
- ARB_transform_feedback_overflow_query
- KHR_no_error

In addition, the following new extensions are supported by this driver:

- KHR_parallel_shader_compile
- NV_blend_minmax_factor

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.