Intel's 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability damage is irreversible, and it can happen to way more chips than we thought
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Contributed by: Sarah Richardson
Summary
Intel has identified the root cause of instability issues in its 13th and 14th Gen desktop CPUs, attributing it to a microcode-induced elevated operating voltage. A microcode fix is expected by mid-August, aimed at preventing further occurrences of the issue, although it will not repair already affected CPUs. Intel has urged users experiencing instability to contact customer support and remains committed to addressing these problems. The instability affects a broader range of CPUs than initially thought, including K, KS, KF, and non-K 65W (and higher) variants. Meanwhile, AMD has also faced delays in the release of its Ryzen 9000 CPUs due to a branding error but expects only a short delay.
