Intel® Arc™ & Iris® Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows*

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12/8/2022

Introduction

This download installs Intel® Graphics Driver 31.0.101.3959 for Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics.

Available Downloads

Recommended
  • Windows 11 Family*, Windows 10* (21H2), Windows 10* (21H1), Windows 10* (20H2)
  • Size: 1.2 GB
  • SHA1: 3893EE70353A8F0F9FFDA111B13A0EB5A63558F0
  • Windows 11 Family*, Windows 10* (21H2), Windows 10* (21H1), Windows 10* (20H2)
  • Size: 1.2 GB
  • SHA1: 0E9EC24C5559BB0569F9ADE9B718D10A57493B54

Detailed Description

Note: Installing this Intel generic graphics driver will overwrite your computer manufacturer (OEM) customized driver. OEM drivers are handpicked and include customized features and solutions to platform-specific issues. The generic Intel driver provides users the latest and greatest feature enhancements and bug fixes that OEMs may not have customized yet to address platform-specific needs. Users can check for matching OEM versions at OEM websites.

Are you still experiencing an error preventing the driver update? Look here for why and a solution.

Any graphics issues found using Intel generic graphics drivers should be reported directly to Intel. 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 for:

  • World of Warcraft: Dragonflight*
  • Warhammer 40K: Darktide*
  • Marvel’s Midnight Suns*
  • The Callisto Protocol*
  • Fortnite (Chapter 4/UE5.1)*

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:

Game performance improvements versus the Intel® 31.0.101.3490 software driver on Intel® Arc™ A770 Graphics Products for:

  • League of Legends* (DX9)
    • Up to 50% using 1080p with Very High settings 
    • Up to 52% using 1440p with Very High settings
  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive* (DX9)
    • Up to 77% using 1080p with Very High settings & No MSAA
    • Up to 77% using 1440p with Very High settings & No MSAA
    • Up to 73% using 1080p with Very High settings & 8x MSAA
    • Up to 46% using 1440p with Very High settings & 8x MSAA
  • Payday 2* (DX9)
    • Up to 8% using 1080p with Ultra settings 
    • Up to 4% using 1440p with Ultra settings 
  • Stellaris* (DX9)
    • Up to 53% using 1080p with Ultra settings 
    • Up to 45% using 1440p with Ultra settings 
  • Guild Wars 2* (DX9)
    • Up to 7% using 1080p with Best Appearance settings 
    • Up to 7% using 1440p with Best Appearance settings 
  • Starcraft 2* (DX9)
    • Up to 43% using 1080p with Ultra settings 
    • Up to 30% using 1440p with Ultra settings 
  • DOTA 2* (DX11)
    • Up to 15% using 1080p with Maximum settings 
    • Up to 14% using 1440p with Maximum settings 
  • Far Cry New Dawn* (DX11)
    • Up to 4% using 1080p with Ultra settings 
    • Up to 5% using 1440p with Ultra settings 
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider* (DX11)
    • Up to 8% using 1080p with Highest settings 
    • Up to 4% using 1440p with Highest settings 
  • League of Legends* (DX11)
    • Up to 32% using 1080p with Very High settings 
    • Up to 31% using 1440p with Very High settings 
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2* (DX12)
    • Up to 4% using 1080p with Ultra settings and dynamic resolution disabled.
    • Up to 5% using 1440p with Ultra settings and dynamic resolution disabled.
  • Dying Light 2* (DX12)
    • Up to 5% using 1080p with High Quality settings 
    • Up to 5% using 1440p with High Quality settings 
  • Need for Speed Unbound* (DX12)
    • Up to 91% using 1080p with Ultra settings 
    • Up to 120% using 1440p with Ultra settings

OS Reference:

  • Microsoft Windows 10-64 - October 2020 Update (20H2)
  • Microsoft Windows 10-64 - May 2021 Update (21H1)
  • Microsoft Windows 10-64 - November 2021 Update (21H2) 
  • Microsoft Windows 11*-64 - October 2021 Update (21H2) 
  • Microsoft Windows 11-64 (22H2)

Platform (OS Support)

  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor family (Codename Tiger Lake, Rocket Lake, Tiger Lake-H)
  • 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor family (Codename Alder Lake-S, Alder Lake-H, Alder Lake-P, Alder Lake-U, Alder Lake-HX)
  • 13th Gen Intel® Core(TM) processor family (Codename Raptor Lake-S)
  • Intel® Iris® Xe Dedicated Graphics family (Codename DG1)
  • Intel® Arc® Graphics family (Codename Alchemist)

Notes

  • Self-installing format (.exe) is the easiest installation method and our recommendation.
  • Manual installation format (.zip) is intended for developers and IT professionals.

See the Release Notes for installation instructions, supported hardware, and more.

Be sure to check out gameplay.intel.com, where you’ll find recommended game settings for many more of your favorite PC games.

About Intel® software and drivers

The driver or software for your Intel® component might have been changed or replaced by the computer manufacturer. We recommend you work with your computer manufacturer before installing our driver so you don’t lose features or customizations.

See a list of computer manufacturer support websites.

This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.

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