[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Gaming

GPU driver

Software that lets the OS and games talk to the GPU.

Also known as: graphics driver

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

GPU driver — Software that lets the OS and games talk to the GPU.

This gaming term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: geometry shader compute shader.

Related Technical Terms

compute shader
A shader used for general GPU compute tasks. Gaming
geometry shader
A shader that can add or remove geometry. Gaming
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