After teasing it at Computex 2024, Nvidia has finally made Project G-Assist available to gamers. The AI-powered assistant is designed to optimize game performance, diagnose issues, and even overclock your GPU. It is now part of the latest Nvidia app update.
What is Project G-Assist?
Unlike general AI chatbots, Project G-Assist runs locally on your system using a small language model (SLM). So, it ensures real-time, on-device optimizations without relying on cloud processing. One of its standout features is real-time diagnostics. This allows it to analyze your system’s performance and identify bottlenecks that might be slowing down your gaming experience. By providing tailored recommendations, it also helps users fine-tune their hardware for optimal performance.
Additionally, Project G-Assist can optimize game settings based on your hardware capabilities to ensure smoother gameplay without the need for manual tweaking. For gamers who want to push their hardware further, the assistant can even automatically overclock their GPU.
Another useful feature is its ability to monitor and visualize performance metrics in real-time, giving users a detailed insight into how their system is running. These metrics can also be exported for further analysis. Moreover, G-Assist functions as a PC hardware and software assistant to answer questions about your system and helps you troubleshoot issues related to Nvidia’s software ecosystem.
Lastly, Project G-Assist integrates with select peripherals and software applications, allowing users to control them via natural language commands. This means you can tweak display settings, adjust GPU profiles, or switch game modes just by asking, making it a seamless addition to the gaming experience.
Who Can Use It?
While G-Assist sounds like a game-changer, it’s only available for Nvidia RTX 30, 40, and 50 series desktop GPUs with at least 12GB of VRAM. If your system meets the requirements, you can activate G-Assist using the Alt + G shortcut. Since the AI runs locally, there might be a minor, temporary performance dip when used during gaming.
G-Assist system requirements:
| Operating System: | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| GPU: | › GeForce RTX 30, 40, and 50 Series Desktop GPUs with 12GB VRAM or Higher |
| CPU: | › Intel Pentium G Series, Core i3, i5, i7, or higher › AMD FX, Ryzen 3, 5, 7, 9, Threadripper or higher |
| Disk Space Required: | › System Assistant: 6.5 GB › Voice Commands: 3 GB |
| Driver: | › GeForce 572.83 driver, or later |
| Language: | › English |
Other New Features in the Nvidia App Update
The latest Nvidia app update introduces a range of improvements aimed at enhancing gaming performance and user experience. DLSS Override Enhancements now allow users to manually control Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) settings directly from the Graphics > Program Settings window for supported games. This gives players more control over their upscaling and image quality preferences rather than relying on preset configurations.
Another significant update is Expanded DLSS Super Resolution Support. Previously, DLSS Override – Super Resolution mode was restricted to DLAA (Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing) or Ultra Performance settings. Now, users can apply any DLSS preset, allowing for a better balance between visual clarity and frame rates across a variety of gaming scenarios.
Nvidia has also expanded support for DLSS Multi-Frame Generation, with over 100 games and applications now benefiting from the advanced AI-driven upscaling technology. This ensures smoother frame generation and better visual fidelity, even in demanding gaming environments.
Additionally, Nvidia has started migrating its Display Scaling and Display Color settings from the Nvidia Control Panel to the Nvidia app. This transition aims to streamline all GPU-related configurations within a single interface, making it more user-friendly. As part of this ongoing migration, future updates will continue consolidating various settings into the Nvidia app, ensuring a modernized UI and a more intuitive user experience. Users can also provide feedback through the exclamation icon in the upper-right corner of the Nvidia overlay.
Final Thoughts
With Project G-Assist, Nvidia is pushing AI-powered gaming optimizations further than ever. For those with supported hardware, it could be a game-changer, helping gamers get smoother performance, better visuals, and smarter system tuning. If you want to try it out, update your Nvidia app and start exploring!
