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
A new open-source utility allows users to bypass Nvidia's artificial speed limitation on consumer GPUs (RTX 20, 30, and 40-series), significantly improving FP16 math performance. The tool works via UEFI modification and affects both desktop and laptop GPUs, offering users hardware performance gains that were previously restricted.
Key points
- Open-source tool removes Nvidia GPU FP16 limiter
- Up to 65% performance improvement reported
- Works on RTX 20, 30, 40-series via UEFI unlock
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