After weeks of calls from both consumers and even game studios, Intel has publicly addressed the instability reports surrounding its 13th and 14th-generation desktop CPU.
According to the company, elevated operator voltage is causing the problem in “some” desktop processors. Intel says that its analysis shows that the elevated operator voltage is coming from “a microcode algorithm resulting in incorrect voltage requests to the processor.”
As far as a fix for the issue, Intel is releasing a microcode patch that addresses the cause. The update is currently being targeting for mid-August after “full validation” of its success.
You can read Intel’s full statement below.
Intel Statement On CPU Instability
“Based on extensive analysis of Intel Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors returned to us due to instability issues, we have determined that elevated operating voltage is causing instability issues in some 13th/14th Gen desktop processors. Our analysis of returned processors confirms that the elevated operating voltage is stemming from a microcode algorithm resulting in incorrect voltage requests to the processor.
“Intel is delivering a microcode patch which addresses the root cause of exposure to elevated voltages. We are continuing validation to ensure that scenarios of instability reported to Intel regarding its Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors are addressed. Intel is currently targeting mid-August for patch release to partners following full validation.
“Intel is committed to making this right with our customers, and we continue asking any customers currently experiencing instability issues on their Intel Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors reach out to Intel Customer Support for further assistance”
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