intel is releasing new drivers aimed at boosting performance for its Arc GPUs, particularly with the introduction of XeSS 3 multi-frame generation technology. The update, detailed in drivers 32.0.101.8425 and 32.0.101.8362 WHQL, focuses on supporting the latest “panther Lake” processors and their integrated graphics, signaling Intel’s continued push into the competitive mobile gaming market, including emerging handheld consoles. While offering notable potential gains, the release notes also highlight a number of known issues affecting popular titles, requiring ongoing software refinement.
Intel is targeting the mobile gaming market with new drivers that enable XeSS 3 on its latest integrated GPUs. This update promises a significant performance boost, particularly for upcoming handheld gaming consoles powered by Phanter Lake processors.
Intel Arc Drivers: Support for Panther Lake and XeSS 3
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Intel has released drivers 32.0.101.8425 and 32.0.101.8362 WHQL, designed as the launch drivers for the Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors, which feature Arc B390 and Arc B370 integrated GPUs. The key feature of this release is the introduction of XeSS 3 multi-frame generation, a technology that inserts up to three generated frames between two rendered frames, achieving a 3:1 generated-to-rendered frame ratio for increased framerates.
Intel anticipates a noticeable performance improvement on Arc B390 and B370 GPUs, positioning these iGPUs as a competitive option for future x86-based portable gaming consoles. This technology aims to enhance the visual experience by increasing frame rates without necessarily requiring more powerful hardware.
Bug Fixes and Known Issues
These driver versions also address a crash at launch (DirectX 12) in the demo of PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK.
Fixes Included
- Arc B-Series: Fixed a crash at launch (DirectX 12) in the PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK Demo.
- Core Ultra Series 2 with integrated Arc graphics: The same fix for PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK Demo (DirectX 12) has been implemented.
However, several known issues remain.
Known Issues
- Core Ultra Series 3 with integrated Arc graphics: Ghost of Tsushima (DirectX 12) exhibits color corruption on certain terrain; The Finals (DirectX 12) experiences intermittent crashes; No Man’s Sky (Vulkan) shows terrain corruption; Star Citizen (Vulkan) crashes at launch; Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (DirectX 11) crashes at launch.
- Arc B-Series: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (DirectX 12) displays intermittent corruption on water surfaces; Star Citizen (Vulkan) crashes at launch; PugetBench for Davinci Resolve Studio experiences intermittent crashes (it is recommended to set the timeout to 1500s or higher).
- Arc A-Series: PugetBench for Davinci Resolve Studio experiences intermittent crashes (the same timeout recommendation applies).
- Core Ultra Series 1 with integrated Arc graphics: Battlefield 6 (DirectX 12) shows intermittent corruption on certain maps.
- Core Ultra Series 2 with integrated Arc graphics: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (DirectX 12) exhibits water corruption; Battlefield 6 (DirectX 12) shows corruption on some maps on select notebooks; No Man’s Sky (Vulkan) displays terrain corruption; Topaz Video AI shows visual artifacts with certain models.
- Intel Graphics Software (app): The Display page may show an incorrect VRR range (a fix is in progress); under Windows 10, an intermittent crash may occur when resetting global settings; a single crash is possible during the initial rearrangement of metrics; Combined Display may sometimes malfunction.
- Intel Graphics Software Performance Tuning (BETA): This is a BETA version and may exhibit unexpected behavior; in multi-GPU configurations, changes may apply to multiple GPUs instead of the selected one.
Download and Availability
The WHQL 32.0.101.8362 package is available for download on the official ARC page. The driver’s dedicated page is currently being updated by Intel.
For gamers and handheld manufacturers, the 3:1 multi-frame generation capability positions Arc B390/B370 iGPUs as a more competitive option in terms of perceived smoothness, provided that the targeted DirectX 12/Vulkan titles remain stable. Intel’s software roadmap will be crucial in resolving the remaining issues with the AAA titles listed.
Source: TechPowerUp
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