Intel Releases Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.7029 Beta with Game Optimizations and Bug Fixes

Intel has announced the release of its latest Arc GPU Graphics drivers, version 101.7029 Beta. This update brings significant performance optimizations for several highly anticipated games, including Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, EA Sports FC 26, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. Gamers using Intel Arc and Core Ultra GPUs can expect improved gameplay experiences and enhanced stability with these titles.

Key Fixes in Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.7029 Beta

The new driver release addresses several notable issues affecting both discrete and integrated Intel GPUs:

  • PEAK (DX12): For Arc B-series discrete GPUs and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors (including "Lunar Lake" and select "Arrow Lake" mobile chips), the update resolves flickering and texture corruption that could occur during gameplay.
  • Mafia: The Old Country (DX12): Both Arc B-series and A-series discrete GPUs, as well as Core Ultra Series 2 iGPUs, receive a fix for display corruption affecting character hair in certain scenes.

Known Issues in the Latest Intel Arc GPU Drivers

While this update brings important improvements, several known issues remain across different Intel GPU product lines:

  • Arc B-Series Graphics:
    • Visual corruption may appear in specific scenarios involving multiple applications.
    • Broken Arrow (DX11): Performance may drop after changing graphics settings.
    • World of Warcraft: Dragonflight: Possible application crash when switching Graphics API to DX11.
    • PugetBench for Davinci Resolve Studio: Intermittent crashes during benchmarking. Increasing the timeout slider to 1500 seconds or higher is recommended.
  • Arc A-Series Graphics:
    • Broken Arrow (DX11): Lower than expected performance after graphics settings changes.
    • Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (DX12): Application may crash with Ray-Tracing and XeSS enabled.
    • World of Warcraft: Dragonflight: Application crash risk when switching to DX11.
    • PugetBench for Davinci Resolve Studio: Occasional crashes; increasing the timeout slider is advised.
  • Core Ultra Series 1 and 2 with Integrated Arc GPUs:
    • World of Warcraft: Dragonflight: Potential crash when switching Graphics API to DX11.
    • Adobe Premiere Pro: Application may crash when using audio enhancement features (Series 2).
    • Topaz Video AI: Visual artifacts may appear with certain AI models (Series 2).
    • PugetBench for Photoshop and Lightroom: Possible application crashes during benchmarking (Series 2).
  • Intel Graphics Software:
    • Intermittent crash when resetting all settings in Windows 10; resetting from individual pages is unaffected.
    • Occasional crash on first rearrangement of metrics in the select metrics window; subsequent usage is stable.
    • Enhanced Power Savings option may not be available on the Display page for some systems with built-in Intel Graphics.

Summary

Intel’s Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.7029 Beta deliver targeted optimizations for new game releases and resolve several graphics issues across Arc discrete and Core Ultra integrated GPUs. While some known issues persist, this update demonstrates Intel’s ongoing commitment to improving gaming performance and stability for its users.