Intel Splits GPU Drivers: 11th–14th Gen CPUs Now Get Separate iGPU Updates

Intel has quietly changed its approach to integrated graphics driver support. The company has just released Graphics Driver 32.0.101.7076, a dedicated package specifically for 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors as well as the Iris Xe DG1 dGPU. This move suggests that Intel is branching off iGPU drivers for older CPUs from the mainline updates that now focus on Arc GPUs and Core Ultra processors.

Traditionally, Intel distributed a single driver package under the “Arc & Iris Xe Graphics” banner, covering a wide range of iGPUs and dGPUs. For example, driver 32.0.101.7029 supported 11th–14th Gen processors alongside Arc graphics cards.

However, the newly released 32.0.101.7076 is labeled “Intel 11th–14th Gen Processor Graphics”, making it clear that Intel is carving out a new branch for its older-generation iGPUs. The Arc GPUs and Core Ultra iGPUs will continue to receive updates through the newer Arc-focused driver branch As reported by Videocardz.

This new driver branch includes support for:

• 11th Gen Core (Tiger Lake, Rocket Lake, Tiger Lake-H)

• 12th Gen Core (Alder Lake-S, H, P, U, HX, N, Twin Lake)

• 13th Gen Core (Raptor Lake-S, HX, H, P, U)

• 14th Gen Core (Raptor Lake Refresh – S, H, U)

• Intel Iris Xe DG1 dedicated graphics

This restructuring indicates a reduction in update frequency for integrated graphics on older processors. Unlike AMD and NVIDIA, Intel has historically delivered fewer driver updates for older iGPUs, and this move seems to confirm that trend.

• Owners of 11th–14th Gen CPUs will likely see fewer performance and feature updates going forward.

• Meanwhile, Intel’s Arc GPUs and Core Ultra processors will remain the priority, receiving more frequent optimizations and new feature rollouts.

• The Iris Xe DG1, previously bundled under Arc drivers, is now included with the older-gen branch, raising questions about its long-term support.

Intel’s focus is clearly shifting toward its Arc GPU ecosystem and the Core Ultra lineup, where integrated Arc graphics are positioned as a key feature. This split in driver support may help Intel deliver more targeted optimizations for Arc, even if it comes at the cost of slower updates for older iGPUs.

For gamers and users still relying on integrated graphics from 11th–14th Gen CPUs, the impact remains uncertain. Stability should continue, but performance tuning and new feature support may slow down significantly.

Do you think Intel should keep older iGPUs on the same update cycle as Arc, or is this split justified to accelerate Arc’s driver improvements?