This generic driver is a safe mode of sorts. It does not enable hardware acceleration for video decoding or games. Your CPU has to do all the work, and the GPU's processing units are mostly idle. Consequently, heat generation is minimal. The device runs stable but slow and choppy during video playback.
Corrupt drivers frequently trigger "System Interrupts" in the Windows Task Manager, pinning the Atom x5-Z8300 at 100% usage. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open . Look at the Processes tab for System Interrupts . intel atom x5z8300 drivers hot
The Z8300 is designed for basic web browsing and media consumption. This generic driver is a safe mode of sorts