Intel Iris/HD Graphics Driver 10.18.14.4251 Download

Posted at December 23, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Intel Iris/HD Graphics Driver 10.18.14.4251 Description

SUMMARY:

Updated driver release with fixes for various customer reported issues, including ‘flickering’ issues on Intel NUC platforms after resuming from S3.

On the new socketed Desktop LGA product with Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, expect to see up to 2X better graphics performance, up to 35% Faster Video Conversion, and up to 20% Compute Performance. (Intel Core i7-5775C with Intel Iris Pro graphics 6200 compared to 65W Intel Core i7-4790S with Intel HD graphics 4600)

On the mobile Core i7 Processor with Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, expect to see up to 20% better graphics performance, up to 35% Faster Video Conversion, and up to 20% Compute Performance. (Intel Core i7-5950HQ with Intel Iris Pro graphics 6200 compared to Intel Core i7-4950HQ with Intel Iris Pro graphics 5200)

Intel’s fastest and most responsive mobile processors have Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200.

This document provides information about Intel’s Graphics Driver for:

- 5th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel HD graphics, Intel Iris graphics, Intel Iris Pro graphics and select Pentium/ Celeron Processors with Intel HD graphics for Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems.
- Intel Core M with Intel HD graphics 5300 for Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems.
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel HD graphics, Intel Iris graphics and Intel Iris Pro graphics and select Pentium/ Celeron Processors with Intel HD graphics for Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems.

NEW FEATURES:

New driver support for the newly launched H-series, R-series, and S-series 5th Generation Intel Core processors.

Display Scaling Option is Now “Sticky” User Preference
Scaling support in control panel has been changed to improve user experience. Previously, the set of scaling options available to the user was tied to the currently selected resolution and any change to the resolution caused the user selected scaling option to be lost. In the new implementation, the user selected scaling option is orthogonal to the current resolution and expresses the user’s preference/intent for scaling behavior, regardless of the current resolution. The driver will remember this scaling preference and apply it for future display mode sets performed either in the graphics control panel OR via OS control panel.

Forced Application Scaling
The control panel also offers a new “forced application scaling” option where the user selected scaling option above for desktop will also be applied for full screen applications (generally games or media players), overriding whatever scaling mode the application and/or DirectX runtime/Operating System specify.
This is intended to allow users to force “Stretch Full Screen” or “Maintain Aspect Ratio” scaling to address problems reported by users with games running in “Centered” scaling mode - particularly DirectX10 and 11 games and/or on Windows 8/8.1. Centered mode gives a bad user experience when running games as significantly lower than native resolution (e.g. to improve frame rate) on displays with very high resolutions.

Dedicated Memory Reporting
The graphics driver now reports some amount of fictitious “dedicated” graphics memory to the operating system (128MB by default) to work around applications issues in a number of games. These games incorrectly look for some amount of “dedicated” graphics memory because they weren’t coded with the unified memory architecture for processor graphics.

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE:

- Intel Iris, Iris Pro and HD Graphics Driver
- Intel Display Audio Driver
- Intel Media SDK Runtime
- Intel OpenCL Driver
- Intel Graphics Control Panel

Versions:

- Intel Graphics Driver: 10.18.14.4251
- Intel Display Audio Driver: 6.16.0.3174

KEY ISSUES FIXED:

- Fail to launch CUI in Spanish single language OS
- Error or blank screen with two 4K monitors connected to DP hub
- Blank screen on one display when waking with three display extended mode
- Flashing display corruption when running 3DMark Vantage
- OpenGL shaders crash issue
- CUI Rotation hot keys not working properly in extended mode
- Flickering corruption when resuming from S3 state

KNOWN ISSUES:

- Two active taskbars sometimes seen when hot unplugging DP monitor in extended mode
- S3D playback can be too dark
- Certain resolutions available in CUI not working in Collage mode with three 4K monitors
- Corruption playing GRID Autosport
- Corruption seen on Outlook 2013 reports
- Hitman Absolution game stops after cinematic when quality settings are high
- May crash when playing RuneScape

More about 5th Generation Intel Core processors with Intel Graphics

- Manufacturing innovation and processor efficiency take huge leaps forward with 5th Gen Intel Core processors - (codename Broadwell). Based on Intel’s 14nm manufacturing process, 5th Gen Intel Core processors create the basis for a new generation of platforms capable of transforming the computing experience. U series processors deliver the performance needed to power an amazing experience on the latest capabilities like gesture, voice, and facial recognition. The newly launched H series, R series, and S series processors deliver the performance that enthusiasts, content creators, and gamers crave.
- Intel HD, Intel Iris, and Intel Iris Pro graphics deliver an eye-popping visual experience and take Intel Built in Visuals to the next level. With 5th Gen Intel Core processors, you can watch, game, and create like never before.
- Videos come to life in Ultra HD 4k, so users can enjoy amazing and vibrant multimedia experiences on Ultra HD 4k displays. 5th Gen Intel Core processors include enhanced new codec decode support for VP8, VP9, and HEVC.
- Mainstream games and apps will run effortlessly better graphics performance than 4th Gen Intel Core processors and support for the latest graphics APIs (DX11.2, DX12 ready).
- Intel Quick Sync Video technology accelerates most video capabilities, allowing users to create and share in real-time and multi-task without interruption.
- 5th Gen Intel Core processors also support graphics programmability features like OpenCL 2.0 so programmers can easily take advantage of the graphics compute capabilities

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.

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