Once installed, restart your system to finalize the registry changes. Is it Safe?

: A notable feature (or drawback, depending on the use case) is an internal FPS cap. Testing shows the driver often caps performance at 30 FPS to maintain stability and prevent the "stutter" associated with fluctuating framerates. Comparison to Official Drivers :

Unlike official Intel drivers, which prioritize broad stability and power efficiency, is modified to unlock hidden performance. Version 2.9 focuses on Skylake and Broadwell architectures, offering a specialized software environment that can handle modern APIs like DirectX 12 more effectively than stock drivers. Key Features and Performance Gains

| Game | Stock Intel Driver (15.45) | PHDGD Skylake 2.9 | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Vulkan) | Crashes on launch | 35 FPS (Low 720p) | Playable | | CS:GO (DX9 legacy) | 60 FPS | 90+ FPS | +50% | | GTA V (DX11) | 40 FPS (Stuttering) | 55 FPS (Stable) | +37% | | Fortnite (DX12 mode) | Fails to render | 30-40 FPS (Performance Mode) | Game-saving | | Cemu (BotW) | 15 FPS | 28 FPS (with Vulkan) | +86% |