Intel recently announced that it has identified the cause of stability issues affecting its 13th and 14th-generation Core processors. The problem that has frustrated many users is the “high operating voltage.” Below are the details and solutions Intel has proposed.
Since April, owners of Intel Core i9-13900K and i9-14900K processors have reported frequent game crashes. These issues stem from a microcode algorithm that requests incorrect voltages from the processor, leading to a high operating voltage. After analyzing processors returned by users, Intel confirmed this problem, which is unacceptable for such high-end processors.
Intel has announced that it is working on a microcode patch, which is expected to be released in mid-August, to address these stability issues. This patch will be available to motherboard manufacturers and is anticipated to fix the problems. In the meantime, Intel recommends that affected users contact their technical support for assistance.
The pressure on Intel to resolve this issue has increased, with developers like Alderon Games reporting thousands of game crashes due to these stability issues. Additionally, the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus has stated that they cannot recommend Intel processors due to these ongoing problems.
Intel is actively addressing the stability issues in its 13th and 14th generation processors. With the microcode patch set to release in August, users can expect a more stable and seamless experience. If you are affected, please reach out to Intel support for help.
