Intel statement on 13th- and 14th-Gen 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."
Desgraciadamente, el parche no servirá para los micros que ya hayan sufrido problemas, ya que estos han sufrido ya degradación irreversible. Los elevados voltajes eran el resultado de un microcódigo erróneo que elevaba la demanda de voltaje de la CPU situándose fuera de los márgenes de seguridad en los que podía operar ésta.
Adicionalmente, Intel ha reconocido que su litografía Intel 7 en 2023 presentaba problemas, aunque afirma que estos se resolvieron y que solo afectó a los primeros steppings de los i13
