Support for HDR streamed video content is continuing to widen in the PC space, and this week Intel have become the latest graphics chip vendor to implement the functionality at a driver level. The Intel Graphics Driver for Windows* [15.60] (officially version 15.60.0.4849) unlocks compatibility with Netflix HDR and Youtube HDR video on Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel HD Graphics 620 or better.
This feature launches alongside additional features tailored to the Windows Fall Creator's update, a comprehensive run-down of which you can find here. This release is also Intel's launch driver for Windows Mixed Reality.
Intel UHD Graphics 620/HD Graphics 620 GPUs are present on a wide selection of 7000-series Kaby Lake and 8000-series CPUs, but not previous CPU generations.
You can download the drivers at the Intel Download Centre, and the release notes can be found below:
Release Notes:
Detailed Description
- HDR Launch Driver
- Windows* Mixed Reality† Launch Driver
Overview
Netflix* HDR and YouTube* HDR are available for the first-time ever on the PC, on Intel® Graphics!
This driver enables the Microsoft Windows® 10 Fall Creators Update, thereby providing support for users to experience HDR playback & streaming on systems with Intel® UHD Graphics 620 and Intel® HD Graphics 620 or better, enjoyed on HDR capable external monitors and TVs. For more info please see the whitepaper here.
Escape the everyday to a world even beyond your imagination! With Windows* Mixed Reality†, you can explore new worlds, travel to top destinations, play exciting games, lose yourself in the best movies and entertainment and more. With a headset and a Windows* PC powered by a 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor with Intel® HD Graphics 620 or better, you can go places you’ve always dreamed - without even leaving home!
This new WDDM 2.3 driver also provides security fixes, support for Wide Color Gamut, enables 10-bit HDR playback over HDMI, and enables video processing and video decode acceleration in DirectX* 12. For a full list of Microsoft Windows® 10 Fall Creators update features, please see here.
Experience the magic of The LEGO® Ninjago® Movie™ Video Game on processors with Intel® HD Graphics 620 or better.
Battle singing Orcs and score legendary goals while enjoying performance optimizations and playability improvements in the newly released Middle-earth: Shadow of War* and Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 on Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics. Take on The Cabal* and keep the enemy in your sights in these newly released, fast action-packed sequels to legendary favorites, Destiny 2*, Call of Duty®: WWII, and Divinity: Original Sin 2* on Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics.
Check out the all new look and feel of gameplay.intel.com, where you’ll find recommended game settings for many of your favorite PC games.
Install the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (previously called Intel® Driver Update Utility), which now automatically checks for drivers on a regular basis and can provide notifications when new drivers are available.
- HDR Launch Driver
- Windows* Mixed Reality† Launch Driver
Overview
Netflix* HDR and YouTube* HDR are available for the first-time ever on the PC, on Intel® Graphics!
This driver enables the Microsoft Windows® 10 Fall Creators Update, thereby providing support for users to experience HDR playback & streaming on systems with Intel® UHD Graphics 620 and Intel® HD Graphics 620 or better, enjoyed on HDR capable external monitors and TVs. For more info please see the whitepaper here.
Escape the everyday to a world even beyond your imagination! With Windows* Mixed Reality†, you can explore new worlds, travel to top destinations, play exciting games, lose yourself in the best movies and entertainment and more. With a headset and a Windows* PC powered by a 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor with Intel® HD Graphics 620 or better, you can go places you’ve always dreamed - without even leaving home!
This new WDDM 2.3 driver also provides security fixes, support for Wide Color Gamut, enables 10-bit HDR playback over HDMI, and enables video processing and video decode acceleration in DirectX* 12. For a full list of Microsoft Windows® 10 Fall Creators update features, please see here.
Experience the magic of The LEGO® Ninjago® Movie™ Video Game on processors with Intel® HD Graphics 620 or better.
Battle singing Orcs and score legendary goals while enjoying performance optimizations and playability improvements in the newly released Middle-earth: Shadow of War* and Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 on Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics. Take on The Cabal* and keep the enemy in your sights in these newly released, fast action-packed sequels to legendary favorites, Destiny 2*, Call of Duty®: WWII, and Divinity: Original Sin 2* on Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics.
Check out the all new look and feel of gameplay.intel.com, where you’ll find recommended game settings for many of your favorite PC games.
Install the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (previously called Intel® Driver Update Utility), which now automatically checks for drivers on a regular basis and can provide notifications when new drivers are available.
