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The generic Intel driver provides users with the latest and greatest feature enhancements and bug fixes that computer manufacturers (OEMs) might not have customized yet. OEM drivers are handpicked and include customized features and solutions to platform-specific needs. 

Installing this Intel generic graphics driver will overwrite your handpicked OEM graphics driver. Users can check for matching OEM driver versions at OEM websites.

Any graphics issues found using Intel generic graphics drivers should be homepage. Corporate customers should always use OEM drivers and report all issues through the vendor they purchased the platforms and support through.

Gaming Highlights:

Intel Game On Driver support on Intel Arc A-series Graphics GPUs and Intel Core Ultra with built-in Intel ArcGPUs for:
- No More Room in Hell 2

Game performance improvements on Intel Core Ultra Series 2with built-in Intel Arc GPUs versus Intel 31.0.101.5736 software driver for:
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (DX12): Up to 8% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Medium settings
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage (DX12): Up to 24% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Medium settings & adaptive quality of

Fixed Issues:

Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs:
- When enabling or disabling Endurance Gaming, the previous frame rate preset may not retain the desired frame rate. If observed, please select the intended setting to reapply the frame rate mode.
- Chaos Enscape Benchmark 4.1 may experience visual corruption.
- 3DMark Wildlife Extreme may experience lower than expected performance.
- Final Fantasy XVI (DX12) may exhibit corruption during gameplay

KNOWN ISSUES:

Intel Arc A-Series Graphics Products:
- Doom Eternal (VK) may exhibit intermittent flickering corruption in the game menu and during gameplay.
- Blender may experience application crash while rendering certain benchmark scenes.
- Topaz Video AI may experience errors when exporting videos after using some models for video enhancements.

Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs:
- DirectML-based AI applications may experience slower first token latency.
- Adobe Premiere Pro may exhibit corruption in the output video after performing 8K AV1 Encode.
- Davinci Resolve Studio v19.0 may experience errors while rendering OpenVino test scenarios.
- Star Wars Outlaws (DX12) may experience crash or corruption around object edge in some scenes

Intel Arc Control Known Issues:

- Schedule Updates for Drivers may not work intermittently.
- Arc Control Studio capture or stream may not stop intermittently when using the stop option. A workaround is to use Exit app option in Settings to stop the recording

NOTES:

- Take your system lighting to the next level with Intel Arc RGB Controller. Intel Arc RGB Controller was custom designed to allow users to harness 90 individually addressable LEDs on Intel Arc A770 Graphics Limited Edition cards.
- Supported on Intel Arc A770 Graphics Limited Edition on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Intel and Cooler Master collaborated on the creation of this software.

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE:

- Intel Graphics Driver
- Intel Media SDK Runtime (21.0.1.35)
- Intel oneVPL GPU Runtime (21.0.2.12)
- Intel Graphics Compute Runtime for OpenCL Driver
- Vulkan Runtime Installer
- Intel Arc Software & Drivers Installer/Uninstaller (1.0.993.5)
- oneAPI Level Zero Loader and Validation Layer
- Intel Graphics Compute Runtime for OneAPI Level Zero specification
- Intel Arc Control installer (1.80.5684.2)
- Intel Driver Support Assistant

OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT:

- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - October 2022 Update (22H2)
- Microsoft Windows 11-64 - October 2021 Update (21H2)
- Microsoft Windows 11-64 - September 2022 Update (22H2)
- Microsoft Windows 11-64 - October 2023 Update (23H2)
- Microsoft Windows 11-64 (24H2)

Platform (OS Support):

- Intel Core Ultra processor family (Codename Lunar Lake)

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 226V (8M Cache, up to 4.50 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 228V (8M Cache, up to 4.50 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 236V (8M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 238V (8M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V (12M Cache, up to 4.80 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V (12M Cache, up to 4.80 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 266V (12M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 268V (12M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz)
- Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 288V (12M Cache, up to 5.10 GHz)
- Intel Graphics for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)

This zip archive contains the files needed for installing the Intel HD Graphics driver. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

Microsoft Windows "Setup.exe" Installation:

- Save and unzip the downloadable archive.
- Locate the hard drive directory where the driver files are stored using the browser or the Explore feature of Windows.
- From this directory, double-click the "Setup.exe" file.
- The first dialog of the installation user interface will appear. By default, a checkbox is selected to automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme (if supported). Deselect the checkbox if this support should be turned off.
- Click "Next" to continue.
- Read the License Agreement and, if you agree with the terms, click "Yes" to proceed.
- Review the Readme File information and click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup Progress" is complete, click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup is Complete" screen appears, click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows "Have Disk" Installation

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6).
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the "igdlh.INF" file. Click "Open".
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - HD Graphics

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6)
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click directly "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded and click the "Graphics" folder.
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver if it considers this an upgrade.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - Display Audio

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Sound, video and game controllers".
- If installing from scratch, right-click the "High Definition Audio" controller. If updating the driver, right-click the "Intel Display Audio" controller. Click "Update Driver Software...".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "DisplayAudio" folder, and select the "IntcDAud.inf" file. Click "Open" and click "OK".
- Select "Intel Display Audio" and click "Next".
- The operating system will install the driver. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
- Click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.
- To determine if the driver has been loaded correctly, refer to the Verifying Installation of the Software section below.

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.