DEVELOPER HIGHLIGHTS:

- Support for H264 and HEVC DX12 video encode on Microsoft Windows 11 for 10th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Plus graphics and higher.

KEY ISSUES FIXED:

- Minor graphic anomalies seen in Cyberpunk 2077 (DX12), Hitman 2 (DX12), Wolfenstein: Youngblood (Vulkan).
- Minor graphic anomalies seen in Monster Jam Steel Titans 2, Ark Survival Evolved (when Intel Sharpening Filter is enabled) on 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
- Black screen seen in Rage 2 (Vulkan) (after ALT + TAB) on 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
- Intermittent crash or hang seen in Ark: Survival Evolved (during launch), Star Wars: Squadrons (during launch), Warframe (DX12) on Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics.
- Minor graphic anomalies seen in Euro Truck Simulator 2, Marvel’s Avengers (DX12), Metro Exodus (DX12) on Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics.

KNOWN ISSUES:

- Intermittent crash or hang may be seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (DX12), Forza Horizon 4 (DX12) (after launch), The Sims 4 (hot plug or unplug of external display).
- Minor graphic anomalies may be observed in Dead by Daylight, Death Stranding (DX12), Forza Horizon 4 (DX12). Microsoft Flight Simulator (during installation), Red Dead Redemption 2 (DX12), Red Dead Redemption (Vulkan) (while pressing ESC), Resident Evil Village (DX12) (while pressing ESC), Shadow of the Tomb Raider (DX12), The Surge 2 (Vulkan), Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
- 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics: Crash or hang may be seen in Breathedge, Deathloop (DX12), Detroit: Become Human (Vulkan), FIFA 21, Moonlight Blade (DX12), NBA 2K21 (DX12) (when switching resolution from 1920 x 1080 to 1600 x 900 and 1280 x 720), Necromunda: Hired gun (DX12) (Shadow option other than low), Red Dead Redemption (Vulkan), The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan (online mode), Vendetta Online (Vulkan).
- 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics: Black screen may be seen in Arma 3 (when changing display mode to windowed or full screen).
- 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics: Minor graphic anomalies may be seen in Adobe Premiere Pro 2020 during video playback, Call of the Sea, Crysis Remastered, Dark Souls 3, Elex, Gears of War Ultimate Edition (DX12), Gears 5 (DX12), Just Cause 4 , Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
- Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics: Intermittent crash or hang may be seen in Conan Exiles (Low End Laptop Mode” in game settings), Doom Eternal (Vulkan), Forza Motorsport 6 (DX12), Spyro: Reignited Trilogy.
- Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics: Crash or hang may be seen when launching Batman: Arkham City, Outriders (DX12).
- Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics: Minor graphic anomalies may be observed in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (DX12), Code Vein, GRID 2019 (DX12), Rocket League (when CMAA Enabled).
- 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics: Display is getting blanked out with 4K@60hz resolution connected via dock.
- 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics: Thunderbolt display may not turn on after HDR is enabled for built-in display.

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE:

- Intel Graphics Driver
- Intel Display Audio Driver 10.26.0.11 (6th Gen and related Pentium Silver and Celeron processors)
- Intel Display Audio Driver 10.27.0.11 (7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Gen Intel Core processors)
- Intel Display Audio Driver 11.1.0.19 (10th Gen Intel Core processors with Iris Plus Graphics)
- Intel Display Audio Driver 11.2.0.9 (Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology)
- Intel Media SDK Runtime (21.0.1.35)
- Intel oneVPL GPU Runtime (21.0.2.5)
- Intel Graphics Compute Runtime for OpenCL Driver
- Intel Graphics Command Center (installed via Microsoft Store)
- Vulkan Runtime Installer
- Intel Graphics Driver Installer (1.0.520)
- OneAPI Level Zero Loader and Validation Layer
- Intel Graphics Compute Runtime for OneAPI Level Zero specification

OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT:

- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - October 2018 Update (1809)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - May 2019 Update (1903)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - November 2019 Update (1909)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - May 2020 Update (2004)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - October 2020 Update (20H2)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - May 2021 Update (21H1)
- Microsoft Windows 11 

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.