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Open-source UEFI tool removes Nvidia's AI performance limiter on Windows

The open-source nv-uefi-unlocker tool lifts Nvidia's tensor rate cap on RTX 20, 30, and 40-series desktop and laptop GPUs under Windows, restoring FP16 math performance up to 65%.

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Timeline · 2 reports

  1. 2026-11-01 14:00 · Tom's Hardware
    Open-source USB tool unlocks Nvidia's half-speed GPU AI limiter on Windows — lifts GPU's FP16 math performance up to 65%, UEFI unlocker covers RTX 20, 30, and 40-series desktops and laptops
  2. 2026-11-01 14:00 · Tom's Hardware
    Open-source USB tool unlocks Nvidia's half-speed GPU AI limiter on Windows

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