While the GF106 supports and CUDA 2.1 , it is not compatible with modern NVIDIA technologies like DLSS or Ray Tracing . In newer titles, you may encounter "Out of Date Driver" warnings because modern games often require version 400.xx or higher, which Fermi GPUs cannot run.
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The is a mid-range graphics processing unit based on the Fermi architecture , manufactured using a 40nm production process . Primarily released in late 2010, this chip powers popular legacy cards such as the GeForce GTS 450 and several mobile variants like the GT 445M and GTX 460M . GF106 Technical Specifications While the GF106 supports and CUDA 2
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (OEM). Mobile (Laptops): GeForce GTX 460M, GT 445M, and GT 435M. Professional: NVIDIA Quadro 2000 and Quadro 2000M. Official Driver Support Mobile (Laptops): GeForce GTX 460M, GT 445M, and GT 435M