Free |
Performance |
Ultimate |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming rig What is a gaming rig? Gaming rig refers to the streaming rig type and the GeForce RTX equivalent to the server-grade GPU available to each membership. |
Basic rig | 4 vCPUs What is a basic gaming rig? Basic rigs are the standard virtual rigs offered to GeForce NOW free users and are optimized for capacity. Their virtual specs and performance can vary based on game and server availability. |
GeForce RTX | 8 vCPUs What is a GeForce RTX gaming rig? GeForce RTX rigs are upgraded virtual rigs for Performance members. Their virtual specs and performance can vary based on game and server availability, and include enhanced RTX capabilities like real time ray tracing and DLSS. |
GeForce RTX 4080 | 16 vCPUs |
| Advertisements | Ad-supported | No ads | No ads |
| Queue times | Longest | Short | Shortest |
| Monthly Playtime Existing GeForce NOW paid members, as of December 31, 2024, will continue to enjoy unlimited playtime until their first billing cycle on or after January 1, 2026, as long as your Premium membership remains uninterrupted and in good standing.
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N/A | 100 hours with 15 hours rollover | 100 hours with 15 hours rollover |
| Maximum per session length There is no limit to how many times a member may start a new session in a day. |
1 hour | 6 hours | 8 hours |
| Streaming resolution Actual resolutions can vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to your device type, network quality, game selected and GPU type. View technical details. |
Up to 1080p | Up to 1440p | Up to 4K |
| Streaming frames per second Actual frame rates can vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to your device type, network quality, game selected and GPU type. View technical details. |
Up to 60 FPS | Up to 60 FPS | Up to 240 FPS |
| NVIDIA RTX What is NVIDIA RTX? NVIDIA RTX™ ray tracing simulates how light behaves in the real-world to deliver the most realistic graphics, incredibly fast performance, and new cutting-edge AI features like NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction. |
Off | On | On |
| Ultrawide monitor support | Off | On | On |
| In-game settings persistence | Off | On | On |
| DLSS Frame Generation What is DLSS Frame Generation? DLSS Frame Generation uses AI to boost frame rates by up to 4x compared to without DLSS. Only available in select games. |
Off | Off | On |
| NVIDIA Reflex What is NVIDIA Reflex? NVIDIA Reflex delivers the lowest latency for faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games. |
Off | Off | On |
| HDR and SDR10 What is HDR and SDR10? Support for high dynamic range content on compatible displays 10-bit color precision can significantly improve the accuracy and richness of color gradients during streaming on non-HDR displays. |
Off | Off | On |
| Cloud G-Sync What is Cloud G-SYNC? NVIDIA Cloud G-SYNC reduces screen tearing and stuttering for a smoother cloud gaming experience. Learn how to enable low latency competitive streaming mode. |
Off | Off | On |
| Audio May vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to your device type, network quality, game selected and GPU type. View technical details. |
Stereo | Surround 5.1 | Surround 5.1 / 7.1 |
Premium Membership Benefits
Choose between GeForce NOW Performance or Ultimate members plans. Either offer enhanced features and top-tier cloud gaming experiences. This includes:
Higher Resolutions,
Faster Frame Rates
Stream directly from
GeForce RTX GPUs.
Real-Time Ray Tracing
with RTX On
Experience incredibly
realistic effects.
Fastest Access
to GFN Servers
Jump straight to the
front of the queue.
Extended Game
Session Lengths
Play for hours
without interruption.
Maxed-Out
Graphics Settings
Shadows, textures, and
effects—all maxed.
The Ultimate Upgrade
GeForce RTX 4080-class performance in the cloud — only with an Ultimate membership.
Experience ultra-high FPS gaming — up to 240 FPS, paired with NVIDIA Reflex — and the lowest latency, on any device. Plus, unlock features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation to boost frame rates, and full ray tracing for the most immersive lighting and graphics.
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Try out the Performance or Ultimate membership with a GeForce NOW Day Pass — now 25% off! Unlock 24 hours of the highest resolutions and frame rates, enhanced graphics with RTX ON, and the fastest access to GeForce NOW gaming servers.
Inches away from victory and time is running out? Make the most of your Day Pass by upgrading to a monthly membership to keep the gaming going. The value of your last Day Pass purchase will be applied to your first month membership fee.
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