GPU Driver Mode Selection (TCC/WDDM) - ViDi/VisionPro Deep Learning Performance and Memory Issue Cognex Internal Error (6cc4a157)

Consumer-grade gaming-oriented NVIDIA devices only support the WDDM device driver model. This driver is intended to support graphics display, not computation.

Professional-grade NVIDIA cards support the TCC driver mode, which provides better performance and stability.

The following table describes some considerations for selecting the GPU drivers mode:

Note: It is recommended to use the GPU Memory Optimization

Note: If using a GeForce-branded card, be aware that NVIDIA drivers are updated frequently and may not be compatible with VisionPro Deep Learning.

If available, the TCC Mode can be enabled by running command:

Enabling the TCC Mode might help solving Memory Issues reported as

Cognex internal error (6cc4a157)