February soon to witness Intel’s another significant driver update for its Arc graphics cards. Significant changes might also soon come for the company's graphics control software. The update should drastically improve Arc Alchemist's performance for games using all graphics APIs. The patch follows a December update that improved the GPU line's massive disadvantage with DirectX 9 (DX9) titles. Arc Alchemist's main problem is that it doesn't natively support DX9 because Intel needed to focus its development efforts on DX12. The improved drivers could repair the deficit further while also improving DX11, DX12, and Vulkan performance.
The update will also introduce new features which could include an overhaul for how Arc users control graphics and schedule updates. Intel hasn't publicly revealed the new software, but Linus Tech Tips and Albert Thomas of Tom's Hardware confirm that Intel told them it exists.
Intel Arc's current graphics control method, Arc Control, has faced heavy criticism, primarily because it's an overlay lacking an adjustable window rather than standalone software.
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