Driver: Intel I3 380m Graphics

The Intel Core i3-380M is a processor from the first-generation Core family (Arrandale architecture), released around 2010. While this hardware is considered legacy today, many older laptops still rely on this chip for basic computing tasks. Because the processor utilizes integrated graphics (specifically the Intel HD Graphics variant of that era), keeping the graphics driver up to date—or finding the correct one after a reinstall—is crucial for system stability and video playback.

and point it to the folder where you extracted the Windows 7 driver. Intel® Driver & Support Assistant: Intel® Driver & Support Assistant intel i3 380m graphics driver

Here is the single most frustrating fact for owners of this chip: The Intel Core i3-380M is a processor from

This GPU has no dedicated video memory. It steals from your system RAM (up to 1.7GB in 64-bit Windows). The driver manages how that memory is allocated, handles power saving, and translates modern software commands into something this 14-year-old silicon can understand. and point it to the folder where you

| Feature | Specification | |------|-------------| | Processor | Intel Core i3-380M | | Codename | Arrandale | | Socket | PGA988 | | Process Technology | 32nm (CPU), 45nm (GPU & memory controller) | | Integrated GPU | | | Graphics Base Frequency | 500 MHz | | Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 667 MHz | | Shared Memory | Up to 1.7 GB (depending on system RAM & BIOS) | | Max Resolution (VGA) | 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz | | Max Resolution (HDMI 1.3) | 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz | | Supported APIs (Hardware) | DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.1, OpenCL 1.1, Intel Quick Sync (partial) |