Release Types
Intel offers three release streams for Intel® General-Purpose GPUs, each tailored to different needs and with varying support lifetimes. Support durations are approximate and may be subject to change.
Long-Term Support
Long-Term Support (LTS) releases are designed for stable production use and come with an extended support period of approximately 3 years. They prioritize stability, providing bug fixes and security updates without introducing new features. We recommend the LTS stream for most users due to its reliability. Features, hardware support, and compatibility with major operating systems introduced at the start of an LTS release remain unchanged throughout its lifecycle.
We currently offer two LTS release streams:
LTS 2523.x: The latest and recommended LTS release, based on the final 2523.12 rolling release. It is a new line, not a continuation of the previous LTS stream. We recommend it for all new deployments as it includes the latest features and enhancements.
LTS 2350.x: The earlier LTS release that has transitioned out of active maintenance. While it remains supported, it is no longer our primary LTS stream as it does not include the latest features or enhancements.
The following table lists all active LTS releases.
Version ID |
Release date |
Status |
Ongoing maintenance status |
Changelog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2523.31 |
2025-09-05 |
Active |
Actively maintained with regular updates |
|
2350.150 |
2025-05-06 |
Active |
Supported until the end of the year |
|
2350.145 |
2025-04-02 |
Active |
Supported until the end of the year |
Rolling
Rolling releases are designed for early evaluation of new features when new hardware becomes available. They carry a higher risk of bugs and regressions compared to production and LTS releases. Each rolling release is supported only until the next one is available, with no updates for previous versions. Operating system version compatibility is locked at release, so we recommend upgrading to the most recent active rolling release. If you choose to install an older, unsupported rolling release, you must manually specify the exact package version for each component using your distribution’s package manager, following the records provided for that release.
Rolling releases have been discontinued and are not expected to return in the near future. The following table lists our recent rolling releases.
Version ID |
Release date |
Status |
Changelog |
|---|---|---|---|
2523.12 |
2025-07-24 |
Active |
|
2523.10 |
2025-07-02 |
Not supported |
|
2507.17 |
2025-04-29 |
Not supported |
|
2507.12 |
2025-03-18 |
Not supported |
Production
Production releases are designed for stable, production use with a support period of approximately 6 months. During this time, they receive bug fixes and security updates, but no new features are introduced after the initial release. Intel maintains only one active production release at a time, with updates applied exclusively to the latest version. Currently, there are no active production releases.