NVIDIA has published a new version of its GeForce software suite, a combination of drivers and software for its GeForce graphics processors. The new GeForce 310.90 introduces a security update for its driver service manager that patches a recently-discovered vulnerability. In addition, it brings improved stability and performance for the dual-GPU GeForce GTX 690, in 3D production applications. SLI profiles are added or updated for several games.

New in GeForce 310.90:

• Adds a security update for the NVIDIA Display Driver service (nvvsvc.exe).
• Improves performance for GeForce GTX 690:
• Up to 19% faster performance in Autodesk 3ds Max when interacting with large models compared to GeForce GTX 480.
• Up to 60% faster performance in ray tracing applications such as NVIDIA iray and Chaos V-Ray (subject to the scene fitting into graphics memory) compared to GeForce GTX 480.
• Up to 76% faster performance in the 3D extruded ray tracing capability in Adobe After Effects compared to GeForce GTX 480.
• Updates SLI profiles for Far Cry 3 and NBA2k13.
• Adds new 3D Vision profiles for the following games:
• Aliens: Colonial Marines – rated Fair
• GT Legends – rated 3D Vision Ready
• LEGO: Lord of the Rings – rated Good
• Miasmata – rated Good
• Pirate101 – rated 3D Vision Ready
• Viking: Battle for Asgard – rated Excellent
• Warframe – rated Good
• Wizard101 – rated 3D Vision Ready