The NVIDIA driver is software that enables your computer to communicate with NVIDIA graphics cards installed in your machine. This driver helps make sure your graphics hardware runs smoothly with the latest programs, apps, and video games.
The NVIDIA 470.05 Beta Driver was found to bypass the mining restrictions on the RTX 3060, allowing users to mine cryptocurrency at full capacity. Originally, this driver was created to help developers test Windows Subsystem for Linux and other experimental features. The mining capability unlock was an accidental side effect that was only discovered after the driver went public. Once NVIDIA realized this unintended feature, they quickly pulled the driver from their official download sites.
| NVIDIA 470.05 Beta Driver Information | |
|---|---|
| Version | 470.05 Beta |
| Release Date | May 2021 |
| Type | Beta Driver |
| Supported OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Key Features |
• Resizable BAR Support • Performance improvements • Bug fixes • Game optimizations |
| Supported GPUs | GeForce RTX 30 Series, RTX 20 Series, GTX 16 Series, GTX 10 Series |
| CUDA Version | 11.4 |
| DirectX Support | DirectX 12 Ultimate |
| OpenGL Version | 4.6 |
| Status | Outdated (newer versions available) |