Standalone version of the Nsight Compute tool that is included in the NVIDIA.CUDA package. An interactive kernel profiler for CUDA applications.
Publisher’s description
What is Nsight Compute?
Nsight Compute is a proprietary program for Windows from NVIDIA Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 496.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.3.1, released on September 11, 2026. 2 versions are listed since January 12, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .ncu-proj and .nsight-cuproj.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (496.2 MB)
In short: Nsight Compute is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nsight Compute safe to download?
- The file is served by developer.nvidia.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DC850B76EF27F3C10168E3076CFD0E330973A53AED9C0123DFFCC177C680B762· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.3.1Latest | September 11, 2026 | 496.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2025.4.1 | January 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Nvidia.Nsight.Compute -emsiexec /i nsight_compute-windows-x86_64-2026.3.1.2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {EB93079C-77BD-484A-AD09-DF2531F867EF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NVIDIA Corporation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2026.3.1
- Released
- September 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- developer.nvidia.com
- winget ID
- Nvidia.Nsight.Compute
- MSI product code
- {EB93079C-77BD-484A-AD09-DF2531F867EF}
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nsight Compute free?
Nsight Compute is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Nsight Compute safe to download?
The download comes from developer.nvidia.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Nsight Compute with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Nsight Compute be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Nsight Compute run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Nsight Compute?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 12, 2026.
