The Nvidia Overlay feature in the new Nvidia App has been identified as the primary culprit behind the reported frame rate drops, similar to how the company's previous GeForce Experience's overlay affected performance in the past.

However, the impact of the Nvidia App's overlay appears to be more significant, with some users experiencing up to a 15% reduction in frame rates12. Unlike GeForce Experience, where the overlay's impact was often minimal and inconsistent34, the Nvidia App's performance issues seem more widespread and noticeable.

To mitigate these performance impacts, users can disable the Nvidia Overlay, specifically the "Game Filters and Photo Mode" option, in the app's settings5. This solution is reminiscent of the workarounds used for GeForce Experience, but it's worth noting that Nvidia is actively investigating the issue and working on a permanent fix for the new app6. In the meantime, users can still benefit from other features of the Nvidia App, such as video capture and game optimization, without sacrificing gaming performance by applying this temporary fix1.

The performance issues with Nvidia's new app are primarily linked to the Game Filters and Photo Mode features. When enabled, these features can cause significant frame rate drops in certain games, even if users are not actively using them12. The impact varies across different titles, with some games experiencing up to a 15% reduction in performance32. Nvidia has confirmed that disabling Game Filters from the app's settings menu and relaunching the game can restore normal performance levels14. This temporary fix allows users to continue using other app features like video capture and optimization without sacrificing gaming performance while Nvidia works on a permanent solution56.

To optimize performance when using the Nvidia App, users can disable the Game Filters and Photo Mode feature. This can be done by navigating to Nvidia App Settings > Features > Overlay > Game Filters and Photo Mode, then toggling the option off1. Disabling this feature has been shown to restore frame rates in affected games, with some users reporting up to a 12% improvement in performance at lower graphics settings2. It's important to note that the impact varies depending on the specific game and system configuration, with some titles showing no significant difference2. For PlayStation 5 users experiencing crashes related to Photo Mode, it's recommended to use the feature sparingly or primarily in external camera views to minimize stability issues3.