

For this reason, we're not providing the ZIP file for the next several driver releases while users transition to this new Microsoft driver platform. Failure to do so may result in minor to catastrophic issues on your system as well as system instability.ĭO NOT use the INF / Have-Disk method to install or uninstall this driver as it bypasses the Intel installer designed to install these new drivers, thereby possibly resulting in minor to major system instability. This fact means if later you want to revert to a Legacy driver, you will need to uninstall the driver via Windows Apps and Features and reboot the system before installing a Legacy driver. These new drivers labeled as Windows DCH graphics drivers are not backward compatible with our previous graphics drivers that are now labeled Legacy. To summarize, if you play games on your PC, perform graphics-intensive tasks, or experience lower FPS in games, installing the latest graphics drivers for your GPU can help you make the most out of your resources and improve the overall graphics performance.Intel Graphics Driver for Windows 11 & 10 is a driver specifically for Windows 10 and 11 with support for the 6-10th generation processors, 4K UHD graphics, and more.


After setting up your new PC, make sure to install pending Windows updates to fix issues with a lower resolution display or integrated graphics failing to work. Missing updates for integrated graphics can also result in errors during gameplay.įortunately, for Intel UHD or Xe graphics users, Microsoft bundles a newer version of its display drivers with Windows updates. However, new laptops with integrated graphics usually don't have up-to-date display drivers, resulting in lower resolution output. Intel's update for its integrated GPUs may not be as substantial due to the significant difference between a dedicated and integrated GPU. AMD and Nvidia keep pushing new updates that include performance improvements, bug fixes, and new features. Updating your graphics driver allows you to benefit from your GPU manufacturer's latest performance improvements.
