Intel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8425 Brings XeSS 3 and Panther Lake Support
The Intel Graphics Driver version 32.0.101.8425 brings XeSS 3 support and official release of Panther Lake Advanced Graphics system. The WHQL-certified Graphics Driver version 32.0.101.8425/32.0.101.8362 establishes the first official driver for Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors while introducing the Intel XeSS 3 upscaling technology.
The update introduces Intel XeSS 3 support as its main feature. The new version introduces Multi-Frame Generation technology which extends the functionality of XeSS Frame Generation from previous versions.
XeSS Multi-Frame Generation enables the system to produce three additional frames which it places between two existing rendered frames. The system now creates frames at a 3:1 ratio which produces smoother gameplay than the previous 1:1 standard.
The driver offers support for numerous Intel hardware devices because it targets latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The update adds support for Panther Lake codename family which includes Intel Arc B390 and B370 GPUs.
Supported Platforms
- Intel Arc Graphics Family: Codename Alchemist and Battlemage (B-Series and A-Series).
- Intel Core Ultra Processor Family: Codenames Meteor Lake, Lunar Lake, Arrow Lake-S, Arrow Lake-H, and Panther Lake.
Operating System Compatibility
The driver functions on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems which use 64-bit architecture. The specific supported updates are:
- Windows 11: 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, and the upcoming 25H2.
- Windows 10: 22H2.
Download Details and Important Notes
The file name for the download is gfx_win_101.8425_101.8362.exe. The file size of the download is 1.4 GB.
Intel establishes this driver package as a standard driver. The generic driver installation process will remove all custom graphics drivers which computer manufacturers have installed on their systems. The OEM drivers provide device-specific solutions and customized features which exist for particular devices. Users facing problems with the standard driver should use the driver which their system manufacturer provides.
