MSI Claw owners need to grab this Intel Arc GPU driver update to fix an irritating audio bug on their Windows 11 handhelds

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On June 5th, 2025, the freshly unveiled Intel Arc graphics driver for desktops, laptops, and portable gaming devices, labeled as version 32.0.101.6877 (not WHQL certified), has been made accessible for download directly from Intel’s official website.

This update to the GPU driver is quite small, but it includes a crucial solution for computers with handheld configurations that utilize Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 mobile processors, such as the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and its counterpart, the MSI Claw 7 AI+, which we previously reviewed.

If you’ve encountered issues such as stuttering audio or unusual behavior with your Claw handheld device, Intel has released a driver that aims to resolve these problems. However, if you own an earlier MSI Claw 7 (A1M) model from a previous generation, it might not be necessary for you to install this update.

Patch notes

Fixed Issues:

Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs:

  • Certain handheld devices may experience audio glitches and lower than expected performance while audio is playing.

For individuals utilizing Intel Arc graphics cards such as the B-Series “Battlemage” B570 and B580 on their desktops, the same counsel applies: You probably won’t perceive any change at present, so it could be wise to hold off for the subsequent GPU driver upgrade.

If your laptop utilizes Core Ultra Series 2 processors, such as the Core Ultra 7 256V in Lenovo’s Yoga 7i 2-in-1, it essentially shares the same graphics architecture as devices that the fix is intended for. Therefore, if you’ve encountered similar audio issues, it wouldn’t be harmful to install this update.

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2025-06-06 17:09