NVIDIA's subpar AI gaming assistant now supports additional RTX hardware – is it worth integrating for PC gaming?
NVIDIA's Project G-Assist has received an update, making it more accessible to a broader range of RTX graphics card users. The update includes a new AI model that is significantly more efficient, allowing the assistant to support all RTX GPUs with 6GB or more VRAM, including laptops.
The new AI model reduces VRAM usage by 40%, enabling the assistant to run on lower-spec GPUs than before. This improvement in efficiency means that the assistant's response accuracy has not been compromised.
The update also enhances the assistant’s responsiveness and intelligence in tool-calling. Users can now enjoy easier, more practical on-device AI assistance for tuning GPU settings, running diagnostics, and accessing NVIDIA tools via voice or text commands.
In addition to the improvements, NVIDIA has introduced the G-Assist Plug-In Hub, a collaboration with mod.io. This new feature allows users to discover, download, and install community-created plugins directly through natural language interaction with G-Assist. This extension of the assistant’s functionality allows for custom enhancements and workflows designed by users.
Future updates are planned, focusing on laptop-specific tools like BatteryBoost optimizations. The updated AI assistant will be available through a Game Ready Driver update within the NVIDIA App on August 19. Another update is expected in September 2025.
It's important to note that Project G-Assist was initially available for RTX gamers and developers with high-end GPUs (12GB VRAM or more). However, the updated AI assistant requires an RTX graphics card with at least 6GB VRAM, including laptop graphics cards, due to the new, more efficient AI model.
The AI assistant, a Small Language Model (SLM) that runs locally on RTX graphics cards, was tested with various games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Atomfall, and Avowed. However, performance issues were reported, particularly with the RTX 5080 Founders Edition GPU, causing framerate drops and system lockups.
Despite these issues, NVIDIA's Project G-Assist remains a free AI assistant for gamers, announced at Computex 2024. Users can build plugins for G-Assist with an understanding of JSON and Python scripts using a specialized plugin builder. However, due to its experimental nature and performance issues, it is not currently recommended for immediate installation by all RTX owners.
The NVIDIA app on Windows 11 has been reported to potentially impact PC game performance. Users should be aware of this when installing or updating the app.
In summary, NVIDIA's updated Project G-Assist offers improved efficiency, expanded compatibility, and new features, making it a more practical choice for a wider range of RTX GPU users. However, users should exercise caution when installing or using the assistant due to its experimental nature and potential performance issues.
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