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can someone explain graphics driver versions 15.xx.xx.xxxx 20.xx.xx.xxxx 21.xx.xx.xxxx

aandr28
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May someone explain drivers version between 15.xx.xx.xx.xxxx 20.xx.xx.xx.xxxx and 21.xx.xx.xx.xxxx

am i right saying that 15 support wddm1.0 or 1.2 20 supports wddm 2.0 and 21 supports wddm 2.1 if yes question would be so what is the difference between them.

Thanks

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Stefan3D
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Check out: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/graphics-drivers/000005654.html Understanding The Intel® Graphics Driver Version Number

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aandr28
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ok i have checked your link but it just confused me more. Could you decode 21.20.16.4526 vs 15.40.26.64.4474

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idata
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21.20.16.4526 vs 15 40.26.64.4474

 

Intel® Iris.Windows®10.DX10.x up to 12.build number graphics driver version.Beta.64 bit.build version

 

 

Hope this helps.

 

Allan.

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aandr28
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Thanks Allan, and helps and makes more questions as generic drivers made for Intel HD (skylake) doesnt work as 5001 version and drivers made for Intel iris works nearly fine on Intel HD (skylake). this version is the last version which works without problems at the moment 15 40.26.64.4474 on intel HD 530 with 6th gen cpu

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idata
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Thank you for the feedback, I recommend you keep using driver 4474 and then, you can test future driver releases that will be available at https://downloadcenter.intel.com/ https://downloadcenter.intel.com/

 

 

Allan.
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aandr28
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Hi Allan, thanks for reply and yes I'm back on 4474 version as I have no other option, yet

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idata
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Keep on checking the download center website for future drivers.

 

Allan.

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