NVIDIA App Nears Control Panel Replacement for GeForce GPUs

The latest NVIDIA App update, version, marks a major step toward replacing the long‑standing NVIDIA Control Panel. For years, PC gamers have relied on the combination of the classic Control Panel and GeForce Experience to manage graphics settings, update GPU drivers, and fine‑tune performance. While functional, these two separate tools often felt fragmented and outdated.

From Two Tools to One Unified NVIDIA App

NVIDIA is following a modern, streamlined approach—similar to AMD’s all‑in‑one software—by merging the most important Control Panel and GeForce Experience features into the NVIDIA App. GeForce Experience has already been retired and hasn’t been bundled with drivers for months. The Control Panel still installs by default, but with each new update its functions are being absorbed into the NVIDIA App.

New Features in NVIDIA App

3D Graphics Settings: Control anisotropic filtering, antialiasing, MFAA, PhysX, texture filtering, and background application max frame rate directly within the app.
Multi‑Monitor Support: Full Surround configuration for immersive gaming and enhanced productivity.
Offline Access: System Control Panel and driver settings can now be accessed without an internet connection.
Notebook Performance Enhancements: Advanced Optimus now identifies apps blocking GPU switching, plus new notification toggles.
G‑Sync Indicator: Restored functionality for real‑time refresh rate syncing status.

Why This NVIDIA App Update Matters for PC Gamers

With nearly all major NVIDIA Control Panel features now available in the NVIDIA App, the transition is almost complete. Soon, gamers will likely have a single choice: install the NVIDIA App for full GPU control and advanced graphics settings, or use only basic display adjustments.

Beyond replacing the Control Panel, the NVIDIA App also offers powerful tools such as built‑in performance monitoring, automatic overclocking, on‑screen overlays, and DLSS controls—all within one unified interface.

The Future of NVIDIA GPU Software

This update moves NVIDIA closer to fully retiring the Control Panel in favor of a faster, more user‑friendly GPU management experience. For gamers and content creators alike, this means fewer separate applications, improved workflow, and more frequent feature updates.