Intel has released another microcode update for 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors to fix a serious issue that could lead to crashes and even damage the processors in the long term.
Intel They say This update, which is the third of its kind, addresses the root cause of the instability issue.
Description:
- This patch addresses issues that occur during idle or light activity periods.
- This is caused by the circuit not functioning properly at high voltage and temperature levels.
- Intel says that this patch does not have any significant impact on performance while running games or applications.
This issue has been troubling users for months
It took months for Intel to identify the root cause of the problem. Intel users began reporting crashes months earlier and speculation about the cause of the problems experienced continued to circulate on the Internet for some time.
Intel released two microcode updates for the affected processors, addressing three of the four problems identified. These two updates were released in June and August 2024.
The list of affected processors includes 13th and 14th generation Intel Core i9, i7, and i5 processors.
i9-13900KS i9-14900KS
i9-13900K i9-14900K
i9-13900KF i9-13900KF
i9-13900F i9-14900F
i9-13900 i9-14900
i7-13700K i7-14700K
i7-13700KF i7-14700KF
i7-13790F i7-14790F
i7-13700F i7-14700F
i7-13700 i7-14700
i5-13600K i5-14600K
i5-13600KF i5-14600KF
BIOS update required
The latest patch should be released as a BIOS update. Motherboard manufacturers already have access to the patch.
It is unclear when the first BIOS update will be available. It may take several weeks for a beta update to be released and then several more weeks for the final version of the BIOS update to be released.
There is still a possibility that the first BIOS update will be released as early as October 2024.
Intel advises customers to check for updates by visiting their motherboard manufacturer's website. Compatible Products The website operated by Intel can also provide information about the latest updates available for the processor.
Windows users can load System Information to display information about the motherboard. Simply open Start, type system information and press the Enter-key to open the tool.
Check the system manufacturer and model there, or look at the baseboard listing. Use the information to open the motherboard manufacturer's website and search for updates on it.
Closing words
Testing and benchmarks will show if the latest microcode update has resolved the issue permanently, and if there is no significant impact on performance.
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