Download Intel Graphics Driver 27.20.100.9466: Fixes for Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

Intel has released another update for its line of GPUs. They have released a graphics driver update version 27.20.100.9466. This update applies to Windows 10 version 1709 and above platforms only, as these are DCH Driver packages that are meant to run on Universal Windows Platform (UWP) based editions of the OS.

This update introduces a bunch of fixes, and hardcore gamers might be excited to learn that this update fixes crashes and other graphics issues with the most popular game around: Cyberpunk 2077.

It is critical that you keep your drivers up to date so that maximum bugs are fixed and new features can be supported. Let us discuss in detail what this update will bring.

Intel GPU driver update 27.20.100.9466 Changelog

Here is a list of fixed issues in this release:

• The crashing of the following games or complete system hanging because of these games has been fixed:
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Ridge Racer Unbounded
  • StarCraft 2
  • Horizon Zero Dawn
• Graphic anomalies experienced on the main character during creation in Cyberpunk 2077 have been fixed.
• While the graphics quality is set to high, minor graphic anomalies seen on the floor while playing Valorant have been addressed.
• The visibility of black squares in Wolfenstein: Youngblood, when the graphics quality is set to high, has been removed.
• Graphics anomalies seen in Battlefield 1 and Valheim during loading have been fixed.
• Lag experienced while playing a 4K/2K/ Full HD video in 8K60 Tiled mode with the application window maximized has been fixed.
• The issue with the MST side monitors not displaying after unplugging the DP switch side monitor has been addressed.
• The fourth display which did not light on in “second screen only” mode while four displays were connected via Displayport in a daisy chain has been fixed.
• The issue of the screen lagging and freezing while zooming in and out in a movie playing in Movies and TV application has been addressed.
• The occasional freezing of the video when exiting full-screen mode has been fixed.
• The problem with the 8K monitor blinking in “extend” mode or “2nd only” mode has been fixed.
• The issue with a video showing lag or garbage in full-screen mode with an 8K monitor connected has been addressed.
• The issue of some users experiencing the 8K monitor being inactive after the last driver installation has been fixed with this release.
• The issue of half display being blank when rebooting with 4K single Tiled display connected via Display Port has been fixed.
• The corruption of the color green while rotating media playback has been fixed.

Known issues

Here is a list of known issues with the new update that you should check out before you consider installing it:

• The following games may crash or hang after installing this update on Intel Iris Xe and Intel Iris Xe Max graphics:
  • Dirt 5
  • Shadowman Remastered
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
• The following games may crash or hang after installing this update on Intel Iris Xe graphics:
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
  • Need for Speed: Payback
  • Doom Eternal
• The following games may crash or hang after installing this update on Intel Iris Xe Max graphics:
  • Marvel’s Avengers
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • World of Warcraft Shadowlands
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
• The following games may crash or hang after installing this update when changing the graphics settings:
  • Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
  • Metro Exodus
  • Destiny 2
• Minor graphic anomalies may be observed after installing this update on Intel iris Xe and Intel Iris Xe Max graphics:
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
  • Dirt 5
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Forza Horizon 4
  • Hitman 2
  • Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
  • Watch Dogs: Legion
  • FIFA 21
  • 3DMark: FireStrike
• Minor graphic anomalies may be observed after installing this update on Intel Iris Xe graphics:
  • Far Cry: New Dawn (when starting from a saved file)
  • Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
  • Adobe Premiere Pro 2020
• Minor graphic anomalies may be observed after installing this update on Intel Iris Xe Max graphics:
  • Control
  • Horizon Zero Dawn
  • Metro Exodus
  • Red Dead Redemption 2

You can open this PDF file for Intel graphics driver 27.20.100.9466 release notes.

Download Intel graphics driver update for April 2021

The update can be downloaded and installed through Intel’s Support Assistant or as a standalone driver.

Use the links below to download the driver:

Intel Graphics DCH Driver update x64 27.20.100.9466 (.exe) [420.58 MB]

Intel Graphics DCH Driver update x64 27.20.100.9466 (.zip) [411.35 MB]

To automatically detect which drivers your device may require, use the guide below:

1. Download Intel’s Support Assistant.
2. Double-click on the downloaded package to install the Support Assistant. On the first screen, agree to the terms and conditions and click Install.
   
   
3. On the next screen, choose whether to Accept or Decline an Invitation to Intel’s Computing Environment Program. This will not affect the installation.
   
   
4. Once the installation is complete, click on Launch.
5. The Support Assistant will now take you to a web browser where you can see your computer’s details, as well as any recommended drivers to be installed. Click Download/Install beside the recommended driver.
   
   

If, for some reason, you are unable to update to the new driver version, refer to this guide by Intel for troubleshooting tips.

Closing words

It is recommended to update all your system drivers frequently, and not just for GPU. These often include fixes and other minor improvements that you might not normally see when playing a game or performing heavy rendering tasks.

Not only that, security fixes are also incorporated into these updates that help prevent hackers from manipulating any vulnerabilities in the driver.