GeForce 590 driver branch is the first without feature support for GTX 9- and 10-series GPUs — Linux release marks the end of the line for graphics cards that defined an era

Nvidia's GeForce 590-series Linux beta drivers mark the end of feature support for GTX 9- and 10-series GPUs. This shift aligns with Nvidia's decision to move these older cards to a legacy support model, with security updates planned until October 2028. The move signifies the end of an era for graphics cards like the GTX 970, 1070, and 1080 that were popular in the mid-2010s. Despite the lack of feature support in newer drivers, these older GPUs will still receive security updates until their designated end-of-life date.