RivaTuner – Advanced tool for GPU tuning and driver control.
Get full control of your graphics driver
RivaTuner is a free, powerful tool that gives advanced access to undocumented features in NVIDIA and ATI (AMD) grafikdrivere. Whether you’re using an older Riva TNT model or a modern GeForce GPU, RivaTuner unlocks tweak options you won’t find elsewhere.
The software isn’t designed for beginners—but for technically minded users who want maximum control over ydeevne, image quality, and compatibility.
Features and capabilities
RivaTuner gives you access to:
- 🎛️ Driver tweaks – unlock hidden features in Detonator/ForceWare and Catalyst/Crimson
- 🚀 Overclocking – fine-tune the GPU core clock and memory
- 🧠 Low-level hardware access – control fan speed and display outputs
- 🧾 Profiles and scripting – save your settings and apply them intelligently
- 📊 Hardware monitoring and statistics – track temperature, performance, voltage, and FPS
- 🛠️ Registry customization – enable hidden options in GPU drivers
RivaTuner works with virtually all versions of NVIDIA’s ForceWare drivers as well as legacy ATI Catalyst drivers.
Pros and limitations
RivaTuner is especially popular in the enthusiast and overclocking community and is often used alongside MSI Afterburner (RivaTuner powers the built-in statistics and overlay system).
However, incorrect settings can lead to instability or overheating, so use the software carefully and respect your hardware limits.
Top five tips for RTSS (RivaTuner Statistics Server)
1. Use it with MSI Afterburner for full control
RTSS works best as a companion to MSI Afterburner. Together you get real-time monitoring of FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU usage, and more—right on your screen while you play.
Pro tip: Make sure RTSS is enabled as the “On-Screen Display Server” in Afterburner’s settings to show the overlay.
2. Customize your overlay so it doesn’t distract from gameplay
Adjust the position, colors, font size, and even use custom fonts. Move it to a corner where it won’t cover UI elements in your games.
Pro tip: Use hotkeys to quickly toggle the overlay on/off if you stream or record gameplay.
3. Enable the framerate limiter for steadier performance and less heat
RTSS has a built-in FPS limiter that keeps a game within a chosen frame rate. It can help reduce coil whine, heat, and power draw—especially in older titles where the GPU would otherwise run unnecessarily high.
Example: Cap FPS at 60 or 144 depending on your monitor’s refresh rate.
4. Use “Scanline Sync” to fight screen tearing
An advanced feature in RTSS, Scanline Sync provides a kind of G-SYNC/V-Sync light solution—with virtually no input lag. It takes a bit of setup but can deliver silky-smooth gameplay without stutter or tearing.
Pro tip: Set the scanline to a value close to your display’s vertical resolution (e.g., -60 at 1080p) and experiment.
5. Monitor CPU and RAM—not just your GPU
While many use RTSS to show FPS and GPU data, you can also add overlays for CPU usage, RAM usage, VRAM, and more. It’s invaluable for finding system bottlenecks and optimizing performance.
Pro tip: Use "HWInfo" or "AIDA64" together with RTSS to expand your monitoring options even further.
