Generally yes for performance, but HP’s driver includes custom power management for business workloads (e.g., no screen flicker in Remote Desktop). Stick with HP unless you need a specific feature.

You may have installed a driver for a different variant (e.g., UHD 610 driver on an i5-8400). Roll back via Device Manager → Driver → Roll Back Driver. Then use HP’s "Automatically detect drivers" tool.

However, even the most reliable hardware can become sluggish, unstable, or unresponsive if it’s running on outdated or incorrect drivers. If you've searched for "", you already know that finding the right drivers is not just about downloading the newest files—it’s about finding the best ones for stability, security, and performance.