diff --git a/arch/x86/kernel/irq.c b/arch/x86/kernel/irq.c
index 53aad1a4..d93b2a55 100644
--- a/arch/x86/kernel/irq.c
+++ b/arch/x86/kernel/irq.c
@@ -283,7 +283,4 @@ leave_handler:
 	// timer interrupt?
 	if ((s->int_no == 32) || (s->int_no == 123))
 		scheduler(); // switch to a new task
-	// exists a new (driver) task with a higher priority?
-	else if ((s->int_no >= 32) && (get_highest_priority(CORE_ID) > per_core(current_task)->prio))
-		scheduler();
 }