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After installing the latest GeForce 385.69 WHQL driver on my system (powered by a GeForce GTX 970, clean installation after cleanup, default settings), I noticed a significant performance drop in a few applications/games - such as 3DMark. After hours of struggling, I found out there is something wrong with the driver and its power management. The card will not use 3D clocks with turbo boost in some apps, UNLESS power management is manually set to "prefer maximum performance" in the control panel.
3DMark Fire Strike
Optimal power (default): 7316
Adaptive: 7319
Prefer maximum performance: 11132
If you use 385.69 and GTX 900 series, make sure to check out you are not affected by this bug.
3DMark Fire Strike
Optimal power (default): 7316
Adaptive: 7319
Prefer maximum performance: 11132
If you use 385.69 and GTX 900 series, make sure to check out you are not affected by this bug.
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