EthoVision XT 19 - Pascal GPU Deprecation Note
Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
NVIDIA Pascal Architecture No Longer Supported
Applies to: EthoVision XT 19 | January 2026
Summary
Starting with EthoVision XT 19, NVIDIA Pascal architecture GPUs are no longer supported for deep learning features (body point detection via neural networks, behavior recognition). Standard tracking methods (grayscale, differencing) are not affected but are no longer tested on Pascal hardware. This aligns with NVIDIA's end of Game Ready driver support (October 2025) and CUDA 13.x dropping Pascal support.
Affected GPU Models
| Architecture | GPU Series | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Pascal | GeForce GTX 10 series | GTX 1060, 1070, 1080, 1080 Ti |
| Pascal | Quadro P series | Quadro P4000, P5000, P6000 |
| Pascal | Tesla P series | Tesla P40, P100 |
Minimum Supported GPU for Deep Learning
| Architecture | Minimum GPU | Compute Capability |
|---|---|---|
| Turing | GeForce GTX 1650 / RTX 2060 | 7.5 |
| Ampere | GeForce RTX 3060 | 8.6 |
| Ada Lovelace | GeForce RTX 4060 | 8.9 |
| Blackwell | GeForce RTX 5070 | 10.0 |
Driver Requirements and Recommendations
- Minimum NVIDIA driver: 591.74 or later
- CUDA version: 13.1 or later
Warning: Users with Pascal GPUs who require deep learning features should upgrade to an NVIDIA RTX 30 series or newer. For workstation environments, NVIDIA RTX A-series or RTX PRO series cards are recommended. Always use the latest drivers from nvidia.com/drivers.
For questions about GPU compatibility, contact Noldus Information Technology support or visit www.noldus.com.
Source: EthoVision XT 19 - Pascal GPU Deprecation Note