Intel has released new video drivers for the Windows 10 platform for the embedded GPU of its Skylake, Kaby Lake (Refresh), Coffee Lake (Refresh), Ice Lake, Amber Lake, Apollo Lake, Comet processors. Lake, Gemini Lake and Whiskey Lake generations. Those are the Intel UHD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Intel Iris Plus Graphics and Intel Iris Pro Graphics. The version number is pinned to 26.20.100.7212. The list of changes looks like this:
Launch driver for:
- FIFA 20
- 10th Generation Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Improvements
- Enabling driver for FIFA 20 with Intel Iris Plus graphics or better and Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered and Hot Lava with Intel UHD Graphics 620 or better.
- Reduced latency for remote gaming scenarios.
- Performance Optimizations for Gears of War 5.
- Support for HDCP2.3 on DisplayPort panels with 7th Gen or better processors.
New features on 10th Generation Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Plus graphics:
- Support for DirectX 12 Variable Rate Shading (VRS) Tier 1
- Beta support for Retro Scaling
- Support for Adaptive Sync (variable refresh rate)
- Support for Half Refresh Rate to improve battery life during full-screen 24Hz video playback.
- Support for VESA Display ID 2.0 compatibility enables an enhanced plug & play experience for 4K and higher resolution displays, HDR, and Adaptive Sync.
Developer highlights
- Support for the following Vulkan extensions: VK_KHR_imageless_framebuffer
| Version number | 26.20.100.7212 |
| Release status | Final |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 |
| Website | Intel |
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| License type | Freeware |