Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics
Iris Xe and UHD Graphics are the integrated graphics built into most Intel processors, driving the display in mainstream laptops and desktops and handling video decode efficiently. The generic Intel package works on many desktops, but laptops often restrict it in favor of the OEM build tuned for the panel and firmware. If the generic installer refuses to run on a laptop, the maker's display driver for that model is the answer.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model
- Hardware category
- Graphics & Video
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 23 elsewhere from Intel
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Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Card type | Integrated Intel Iris Xe or UHD graphics |
| Where the driver comes from | Intel on desktops, OEM on laptops |
| Bundled control panel | Intel graphics software |
| Clean-install support | Available through the Intel installer |
| Display audio included | HDMI and DisplayPort audio bundled |
| Typical failure mode | Generic installer blocked on OEM laptops |
How to tell this is what you have
- Shown as "Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics" or "UHD Graphics"
- Integrated, with no separate card required
- Common in mainstream Intel laptops and desktops
Worth knowing: Integrated graphics on many Intel platforms; laptop users may need the OEM build if the generic installer is restricted.
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Other graphics & video families to compare
Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics (this page) | Intel | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Shown as "Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics" or "UHD Graphics" |
| NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver | NVIDIA | 10/11 only for listed GPU and OS releases | Listed under "Display adapters" as a specific GeForce model |
| NVIDIA Studio Driver | NVIDIA | 10/11 only for listed GPU and OS releases | Selected as the Studio track for an exact supported GPU |
| NVIDIA RTX / Quadro Enterprise Driver | NVIDIA | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | RTX professional or Quadro card in Device Manager |
| AMD Radeon Software (Adrenalin Edition) | AMD | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Radeon GPU listed under "Display adapters" |
| AMD Radeon PRO Software | AMD | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Radeon PRO workstation card |
| AMD Ryzen Integrated Graphics | AMD | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Shown as "AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics" on a Ryzen APU system |
| Intel Arc Graphics | Intel | 10/11 only where the current Intel package lists the GPU | Listed as a specific Intel Arc model under Display adapters |
| Dell Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | Dell | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Matched to a Dell service tag |
| HP Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | HP | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Matched to an HP product or serial number |
| Lenovo Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | Lenovo | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Selected by Lenovo machine type |
| Microsoft Surface Graphics | Microsoft Surface | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Graphics bundled in a Surface driver and firmware package |
| ASUS Graphics Card Utilities and OEM Drivers | ASUS | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Board-tuning utility layered over an NVIDIA or AMD driver |
| MSI Graphics Card Utilities | MSI | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Card-monitoring and tuning utility |
| Gigabyte Graphics Card Utilities | Gigabyte | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Fan, lighting, and monitoring utility for Gigabyte cards |
| Acer Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | Acer | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model | Matched to an Acer model |
Other Intel families in the catalog
Intel hardware documented outside graphics & video
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller | USB & Thunderbolt | Modern 10/11 use the inbox xHCI driver; legacy packages vary |
| Intel Thunderbolt Controller and Software | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Intel USB4 Connection Manager | USB & Thunderbolt | 11 on systems implementing native USB4 support |
| Intel Wi-Fi (Wireless Adapter Family) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Intel Ethernet Controllers | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Killer Networking (via PC and board makers) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Intel Wireless Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Intel Chipset Device Software (INF Update Utility) | Motherboard Chipset | 10 and 11 x64 where the package lists the chipset |
13 further Intel families are listed on the Intel manufacturer page.