How in the world are Intel GPUs still improving so much? The latest driver update claims up to a 31% fps improvement in Resident Evil Requiem
Intel has released a graphics driver update that it says can boost performance in Resident Evil Requiem by up to 31% on its Arc B-series GPUs. The claim highlights how driver changes can continue to improve performance after a game’s launch, though the maximum figure applies to a specific test setup.
The update, version 101.8657, is also said to improve performance in several other games, with gains varying by title and graphics card. Intel’s figures compare the new driver with its previous release on an Arc B580 at 1440p using high settings; the article notes that results may differ on other hardware and settings.
- Intel claims up to 31% more frames in Resident Evil Requiem.
- The improvement comes with driver version 101.8657.
- Results depend on the game, graphics card and settings.
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Graphics drivers are software that help a computer’s graphics card run games. They can be updated after a game is released to improve how well the card handles it, although the results depend on the game, the card and the settings.
Intel makes Arc graphics cards, including the B-series models, and develops their drivers. Its figures compare the new software with its previous release on one Arc B580 setup, so they do not show what every player will experience.
Performance matters because it affects how smoothly a game runs, often measured in frames per second (fps). Driver updates are one way graphics card makers can change game performance without changing the hardware itself.