Xx.xx.15.4251 — Intel Driver

Are you trying to or just updating for performance ?

Key metadata

Only with legacy VGA passthrough and an old QEMU version. For modern virtualization, you need a VFIO-compatible driver, which .4251 is not. Use a newer Linux driver (i915 kernel module) instead. intel driver xx.xx.15.4251

: Instead of searching for that specific number, download the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to automatically identify and install the actual latest driver for your specific hardware. Are you trying to or just updating for performance

Impact assessment

Indirectly. A buggy GPU driver can prevent the iGPU from entering low-power states (RC6), causing +5-8°C idle temps. Monitor with HWMonitor. If idle temp >50°C, reinstall or roll forward. you need a VFIO-compatible driver

If Windows automatically installs .4251 but you want a newer driver: