Intel Gen11 GPU architecture and discrete graphics card from Intel

Application overview

First of all, let's find out what this utility is used for on a computer? With this inconspicuous program, the user can see information about all the hardware installed on the electronic machine. If necessary, the application provides the opportunity to go to a partner site, where the user can download the required driver for free.

The tool we're reviewing today works great on any version of Microsoft Windows and can be loaded on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.

Features and new drivers for Intel HD Graphics

The video memory of discrete video cards NVIDIA GeForce, AMD Radeon and others works better than PC RAM. Built-in video does not have its own video memory and uses the computer's RAM. Accordingly, the larger the volume, higher the frequencies, lower the timings and latency of the RAM, the better the picture quality. Today, the performance of the built-in graphics processor is quite enough to enjoy multimedia entertainment even on a budget laptop. You should not pay attention to unsubstantiated statements on hardware and gaming forums, on social networks VK, OK, FB, G+ and others that video cards built into the central processor are only suitable for typing in office suites, displaying photos and surfing the Internet.

Currently, Intel HD Graphics has become a full-fledged graphics subsystem of a laptop, netbook and even a stationary personal computer. A PC user with an integrated video chip from Intel receives high-quality 2D and 3D images in any computer application, the ability to fully play computer games and watch videos in high resolution formats Full HD (1920x1080 pixels), 4K (3840x2160 pixels), 5K (5120x2880 pixels), 360-degree video and other features. Additional advantages compared to NVIDIA and AMD video cards are increased battery life, lower heat generation, and the absence of artifacts and other problems.

We recommend evaluating the feasibility of purchasing a laptop or netbook with a video chip built into the central processor from Intel. And if such a device has already been purchased, then you must download the Intel HD Graphics driver for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) for free from a secure Internet resource, even if everything is already working.

Operating instructions

Let's move on to the practical part of our review, where we will figure out how to download and install the necessary software on a PC. This will not require much time and effort. All you need to do is follow all the steps described in the instructions below.

Download the program

Even an inexperienced user can download and install the program. To do this, we move according to the following scheme:

1. Scroll down the page and find the link there. Click on it, download the archive with the utility, launch the executable file by double-left-clicking on it.

1. At the next stage, we get acquainted with the rules of the user agreement, check the box next to the appropriate item and click on the “Install” button.

1. All that remains is to wait for the installation process to complete. It does not take a lot of time.

1. We launch the program from the desktop or using the Start menu.

This completes the installation and we have received the full version of Intel® Driver & Support Assistant on our PC. Then we can move on to working with the program.

How to use

The Intel® Driver & Update utility is very easy to use. All you need to do is launch the tool and go to the official website with information about the required driver. Moreover, the transition is carried out automatically. On the site you can find all the necessary information to install the required driver. Detailed information on the following computer parameters is displayed here:

• Name, model, CPU performance.
• Video adapter brand.
• Network controllers used.
• Sound card version.
• RAM and more.

This information will help you choose the right hardware for your PC or laptop. This will make working with the operating system much easier.

The program will tell you where you can download the necessary drivers for devices such as msi and opencl, display, rst, video, thunderbolt, lan, nvme, txe, vga, me, optane and Motherboard.

Intel Driver Update Utility

The official Intel website offers its own utility for automatically updating hardware drivers to their latest versions and its use is preferable to its own update system built into Windows 10, 8 and 7, and even more so than any third-party driver pack.

You can download the program for automatically updating drivers from the page https://www.intel.ru/content/www/ru/ru/support/detect.html. After a short installation process on your computer or laptop, the program will be ready to update drivers.

The update process itself consists of the following simple steps.

1. Click the “Start Search” button
2. Wait for it to complete/
3. In the list of found updates, select those drivers that should be downloaded and installed instead of the existing ones (only compatible and newer drivers will be found).
4. Install drivers after downloading automatically or manually from the downloads folder.

This will complete the entire process and update the drivers. If desired, as a result of searching for drivers, on the “Earlier Driver Versions” tab, you can download an Intel driver in a previous version if the latter is unstable.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let's list the main positive and negative characteristics of the instrument under review.

Pros:

• Minimum system requirements.
• Excellent performance.
• Free to use.
• Clear interface in Russian.
• Positive feedback from users all over the world.

Minuses:

• The utility itself does not install drivers. Its purpose is to provide detailed information about the required hardware.

Intel Update Frequently Asked Questions

What are Intel Processor device drivers used for?

Drivers are small programs that enable the operating system to properly communicate with the Core i5 Desktop Processor by acting as a means of "interfacing".

What operating systems are compatible with Core i5 Desktop Processor drivers?

Core i5 Desktop Processor is fully supported by Windows.

How to update Core i5 Desktop Processor drivers?

You can update your Core i5 Desktop Processor device drivers manually using Windows Device Manager, or automatically using a driver scan and update tool.

What are the benefits and risks of updating Core i5 Desktop Processor drivers?

The main benefits of updating Core i5 Desktop Processor drivers are increased functionality, speed, and overall system performance.
Installing the wrong drivers puts your system at risk of instability, random crashes, and slower Windows and CPU performance. About the Author: Jay Geater is the President and CEO of Solvusoft Corporation, a global software company focused on innovative services. He has a lifelong passion for computers and loves everything related to computers, software and new technology.

Download

Using the link attached immediately below the information plate, you can download Intel® Driver & Support Assistant for free from the official website.

Interface and settings

The Intel Driver & Support Assistant WEB application with an intuitive modern web interface and settings in Russian is as easy as possible to use. Right-clicking on the program shortcut in the system tray launches the web interface in the default browser. Screenshots https://drajvery.ru The application in Russian online scans, selects and updates software for Intel hardware. Therefore, to work you will need a high-speed Internet connection and a modern browser, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer 10 or later. Some computers may require the Microsoft .NET Framework to be installed. As a result of the scan, a list of equipment for driver updates will appear. Before downloading, you can study the driver information. You will need to restart your PC to complete the installation process.

Right-clicking on the program shortcut in the system tray allows you to get to the utility settings. By opening the settings, you can select the interface language, set the frequency of automatic scanning and the maximum parallel downloads, change the download directory and the log file directory. We recommend downloading Intel Driver & Support Assistant for free using a link from the secure website https://drajvery.ru without registration or SMS. At the same time, it is worth knowing that any Intel driver for Win 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) can be obtained and installed in three ways.

Installation features on some laptops

Sometimes laptops are very capricious in terms of reinstalling drivers. And if you first need to install the Intel driver, NVidia will never install until the standard driver is removed and the current one is installed. That is, before installation you will have to remove the standard driver. It's easy to do.

1. Open the “Control Panel”.
2. Click "Device Manager".
3. Select the “Video adapters” column.
4. Right-click on the first one and select “Properties”.
5. In the “Driver” tab, look for the “Delete” button and click on it.
6. We confirm the action.
7. We repeat the operation for the second video adapter.

Now you can start installing the drivers you just downloaded. Everything should go fine.

Third generation

Intel HD Graphics 4000 video logic was presented in 2012. It is made on the basis of a 22nm technological process. The peak performance of the chip is 200 gigaflops. At the same time, the previous generation of video cards from Intel was executed on a 32-nm process, and the performance was exactly 2 times less.

Integrated graphics allow you to use all the features of DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.3. According to the assurances of the developers and repeated tests, the Intel HD 4000 card allows you to enjoy all the delights of high-definition movies. In addition, this video logic makes it possible to feel quite comfortable in most modern games. Of course, it should be understood that some of them will require a lower resolution and reduced quality settings.

What should you do if the game does not work correctly or if any artifacts appear in the image? To fix this problem, you need to find a driver for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 chip on the manufacturer's website, download and install it. This advice seems trivial, but it actually helps. The fact is that the company's engineers try to regularly update the drivers of their products and improve compatibility with the latest applications.

If we compare the performance of the video card with the previous generation, it has increased by 30%. Additionally, you can get a boost in power by using a faster i7 processor and more RAM.