From application streaming to professional-grade virtual workstations, addressing diverse remote work needs
NVIDIA vGPU (Virtual GPU) software virtualizes data center GPU resources, providing accelerated performance to multiple virtual desktops or applications at once. Whether it’s daily office productivity, multimedia applications, or professional 3D design and rendering , vGPU technology harnesses advanced computing to power every virtual desktop and workstation, ensuring a seamless user experience. With centralized management and GPU sharing features, IT departments can support the growing demands of remote and hybrid work, while simultaneously cutting costs and maximizing utilization.
Three vGPU Solutions
NVIDIA Virtual Applications (vApps)
Delivers application streaming, allowing users to access apps from any device without a full desktop
- Ideal for organizations deploying Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, RDSH, or other app streaming or session-based solutions.
- Key benefits: streaming Windows applications at full performance on any device, anywhere.
NVIDIA RTX Virtual Workstation (vWS)
Built for professional design, rendering, CAD, 3D visualization, and AI development workloads
- Supports RTX Enterprise drivers, ISV certifications, CUDA acceleration, and ray tracing
- Ideal for powering compute-intensive workloads such as real-time rendering, CAD, CAE, GIS, digital twin and AI development across industries
- Key benefits: high-performance graphics computing, multi-GPU support, maximum virtual GPU utilization for mixed workloads
NVIDIA Virtual PC (vPC)
Enhances user experience and GPU-accelerated applications for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
- Ideal for knowledge workers and remote / hybrid office environments
- Supports various multimedia, video conferencing, and office productivity apps
- Key benefits: smooth desktop experience, high-resolution and multi-display support, centralized management
vApps/ vPC/ vWS Comparison
Solution | vApps | vPC | vWS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage Model | Application Streaming | Virtual Desktop (VDI) | Virtual Workstation |
| Target Users | General business, education | Knowledge workers | Designers / Engineers / developers |
| vGPU Profile Support Range | A-Series | B-Series | Q-Series |
| Max. Resolution Supported | Single-monitor, 1028p | Multi-monitor, 5K | Multi-Monitor, 8K |
| Drivers/Features | NVIDIA Graphics Driver | NVIDIA Graphics Driver | RTX Enterprise Driver with CUDA support |
Why Choose NVIDIA vGPU?
High Performance
Graphics and compute acceleration powered by data center GPUs
Flexibility
Multiple solutions tailored to diverse user groups
Scalability
Supports live migration and on-demand GPU expansion
Centralized Management
Easier provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance
Professional Certifications
ISV-certified for application stability and compatibility
Use Cases
Remote and hybrid work
Education borderless learning platforms
Enterprise knowledge workers
Engineering design/ Manufacturing CAD
Media/ Post-production and rendering
Scientific research and visualization
AI and software development
