How do I update my Intel GPU?
You can update the Intel graphics driver through Windows Update:
- Click the Start menu and click Settings.
- In Settings Window, click Update & security.
- In UPDATE & SECURITY, click Windows Update, then click Check for updates.
- Click the link that tells you optional updates are available.
Does Haswell have integrated graphics?
The Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) is an integrated graphics card in the Haswell codenamed processors (Celeron and Pentium). It is the successor the the Intel HD Graphics in the Ivy Bridge CPUs and performs slightly better.
Is it good to update Intel graphics?
Updating any kind of drivers is usually beneficial. Driver updates can get rid of tons of bugs or glitches (or cause some bugs sometimes), and it might increase performance by a little bit. It really won’t matter much, but updating drivers is recommended to keep your computer running nice and fast.
Are Haswell processors still good?
In terms of performance, the Haswell i7’s are fine for day to day and office tasks. It will also keep up with a 1070 / 1080 in modern games, although in a lot of the biggest AAA titles 4 cores / 8 threads is starting to become a limiting factor.
Do I need Intel HD Graphics?
Intel HD Graphics Driver is responsible for running your graphics, aka your display. Without it, your screen would be black and you would never be able to see anything. If you did uninstall it, it might use the standard VGA adapter driver, which would still take up some space but your resolution would be terrible.
Can I upgrade Intel HD Graphics to NVIDIA?
Generally, you can only upgrade RAM, storage and Wi-Fi module on laptops. Your laptop doesn’t have any USB-C Thunderbolt 3 port which means you cannot connect an external GPU to it neither. Next time you are buying a laptop, get one which has the right Nvidia GPU for your needs from the beginning.