Should I update Intel drivers?

Then, is it necessary to update drivers?

Updating drivers can enhance game performance, because hardware device manufacturer will update the driver for their device after some new games are released. So if you want to play a new game, you are recommended to update drivers.

Additionally, what happens if you don't update graphics drivers? When NVIDIA and AMD update their drivers, they aren't just fixing bugs or adding little features. Often, they're increasing performance—sometimes dramatically, especially for the latest games. That means you can get a serious performance increase just by clicking that “update” button.

Similarly, you may ask, does updating drivers increase performance?

Unlike other drivers, video drivers are updated often and usually with big performance increases, especially in new games. Heck, a recent Nvidia update increased Skyrim performance by 45%, and the driver after that increased its performance by another 20%. If you're a Skyrim player, that's a huge boost.

How often should you update your drivers?

i usually update once every 2 or 3 months, but never immediately when an update comes out - I always wait at least a week or two in case there's bugs/incompatibilities w/ games :P.