Intel Arc 101.5444 driver now available
Intel has released a new driver for Alchemist-based graphics.
If you’re into gaming on older titles and happen to own an Arc GPU from Intel, there’s some good news: Intel is still actively improving performance for such games. The latest update zeroes in on DirectX11 games, aiming to optimize performance across Arc A-series (desktop/mobile) and integrated Arc (as in Core Ultra series).
This driver update promises performance boosts ranging from 5% to 48%, depending on the game and settings. Expect around a 5% uplift in games like Days Gone, Unturned, and VRChat, while bigger improvements of up to 15% can be seen in Dyson Sphere Program, Fortnite, Lethal Company, Mass Effect, and others. The most significant bump, from 30% to 48%, is observed in titles like Astronner, Need for Speed Heat, and Mass Effect, particularly on Core Ultra Arc GPUs.
101.5444 driver release notes, Source: Intel
Additionally, the driver addresses various bugs in games such as No Rest for the Wicked (fixing crashes during the prologue) and Assetto Corsa, which had full-screen issues when alt-tabbing. Fixes for Halo Infinite with ray tracing and Diablo 4 are also included.
However, it’s worth noting that the list of known issues is quite extensive. For detailed information, it’s recommended to check out the driver thread. If you encounter any of these issues, just remember that Intel is actively working on resolving them. And if you come across other issues not listed, don’t hesitate to inform Intel engineers, as they’ll be on it too.
| Improvements vs. 31.0.101.5382 driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arc A-Series Graphics Products | ||
| Astroneer (DX11) | Up to 30% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Ultra settings |
| Days Gone (DX11) | Up to 5% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Very High settings |
| Dyson Sphere Program (DX11) | Up to 15% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Default settings |
| Fortnite Performance Mode (DX11) | Up to 15% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Ultra settings |
| Lethal Company (DX11) | Up to 14% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Default settings |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition (DX11) | Up to 14% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Ultra settings |
| Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (DX11) | Up to 8% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Very High settings |
| Need for Speed: Heat (DX11) | Up to 36% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Ultra settings |
| Unturned (DX11) | Up to 5% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Ultra settings |
| VRChat (DX11) | Up to 5% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with High settings |
| World of Warships (DX11) | Up to 7% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Maximum settings |
| Intel Core Ultra | ||
| American Truck Simulator (DX11) | Up to 10% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Medium settings |
| Dyson Sphere Program (DX11) | Up to 17% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Default settings |
| Fortnite Performance Mode (DX11) | Up to 12% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Medium settings |
| Grim Dawn (DX11) | Up to 11% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Medium settings |
| Lethal Company (DX11) | Up to 24% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Default settings |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition (DX11) | Up to 48% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Medium settings |
| Need for Speed: Heat (DX11) | Up to 19% average FPS uplift | at 1080p with Medium settings |
Source and Download: Arc 101.5444 driver
