Nsight Compute 2026.3.1

Standalone version of the Nsight Compute tool that is included in the NVIDIA.CUDA package. An interactive kernel profiler for CUDA applications.

  • By NVIDIA Corporation
  • Proprietary
  • Updated Sep 11, 2026
Download for Windows

About Nsight Compute

Standalone version of the Nsight Compute tool that is included in the NVIDIA.CUDA package. An interactive kernel profiler for CUDA applications.

Technical details

PublisherNVIDIA Corporation
Version2026.3.1
Release date2026-09-11
LicenseProprietary
Installer typewix
Architecturex64
Package IDNvidia.Nsight.Compute
Install scopeAll users

Install Nsight Compute from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Nvidia.Nsight.Compute -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Nvidia.Nsight.Compute -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Nvidia.Nsight.Compute -e
Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "nsight_compute-windows-x86_64-2026.3.1.2.msi" /quiet /norestart
Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {EB93079C-77BD-484A-AD09-DF2531F867EF} /quiet

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Nsight Compute version history

2025.4.1 Jan 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is Nsight Compute free?

Nsight Compute is proprietary software from NVIDIA Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Nsight Compute?

The latest version is 2026.3.1, released on Sep 11, 2026.

Is it safe to download Nsight Compute?

The download button links to the official installer published on developer.nvidia.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with dc850b76ef27f3c10168e3076cfd0e330973a53aed9c0123dffcc177c680b762.

Which Windows versions does Nsight Compute support?

Nsight Compute runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Nsight Compute silently?

Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "nsight_compute-windows-x86_64-2026.3.1.2.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Nvidia.Nsight.Compute -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Nsight Compute?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Nsight Compute and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Nvidia.Nsight.Compute -e.