Many bugs/code/features are introduced/fixed in the updated driver for i40e drives, we build in out-of-tree drivers with our kernel for other adapters (based on family/drives), and Intel has moved their updated version from i40e drivers which is identified below:
Identifying Your Adapter ======================== This driver is compatible with devices based on the following: * Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I710 * Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 * Intel(R) Ethernet Controller XL710 * Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection X722 * Intel(R) Ethernet Controller XXV710 * Intel(R) Ethernet Controller V710
here is the official repository with release-note of changes : https://github.com/intel/ethernet-linux-i40e/tree/v2.24.6