Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors - Instability Reports Update- microcode patch in the works.

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mattwnz

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#3279617 7-Sep-2024 00:57

spacedog:

Is there any possible way to know if you have already damaged your processor? I have 14700K that I bought around November last year, but I don't really run it super hard? I so play some games, but not any of the really hardcore ones. I have an Asus MoBo and not doing any overclock settings other than running XMPII profiles....everything else is just set to default.

I have 14700K too, purchased early this year. I haven't run it hard apart from benchmarking tests like cinebench when first setting it all up. Mine is installed on a Gigabyte motherboard and there haven't been any BIOS updates that say they address this problem and that is installing from the Gigabyte control centre. It is dated May. I see however that there is a beta on the Gigabyte website but won't install it until it is released properly through the control centre. I have been getting out of memory errors however when using Chrome occasionally. But how will we know if the processor is damaged or not.

kingdragonfly

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#3279619 7-Sep-2024 03:00

The chips suffer from instability and degradation issues due to high voltages, which in turn is caused by bad microcode.

Detecting damage to Intel’s 13th and 14th generation chips can be challenging, as stress testing may permanently damage the CPU. Once it's damaged, it's permanently damaged.

Effective cooling, like water cooling, can reduce the risk of thermal throttling and potentially extend the lifespan of the CPU by keeping it within safe operating temperatures.

It's possible to have a CPU within the 85°C recommended continuous limit, and still do damage because of the high voltage.

For Intel’s 13th and 14th generation CPUs, the maximum continuous operating temperature, also known as TjMAX junction temperature, is typically around 100°C

Intel is working on a microcode update to address these stability problems, but this update will not reverse any damage already done.

So as soon as you get instability, replace it.

It's Intel's f__k up, not yours. No reason to let them off the hook.

SpartanVXL

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#3279629 7-Sep-2024 08:38

Unless you had your cpu undervolted (not just power limited) since the day you first got it then you have a chance of the issue.

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#3279637 7-Sep-2024 09:50

mattwnz:

I have 14700K too, purchased early this year. I haven't run it hard apart from benchmarking tests like cinebench when first setting it all up. Mine is installed on a Gigabyte motherboard and there haven't been any BIOS updates that say they address this problem and that is installing from the Gigabyte control centre. It is dated May. I see however that there is a beta on the Gigabyte website but won't install it until it is released properly through the control centre. I have been getting out of memory errors however when using Chrome occasionally. But how will we know if the processor is damaged or not.

I have a 13900K that was randomly crashing and also hitting very high temps running "default" Gigabyte bios settings prior. (in contrast my 13600K i was able to both overclock and undervolt without issues!)

Installed the Gigabyte beta BIOS update and using "default" profile, max temps on all cores have been below 70C doing normal things. hits 80 when gaming. much better than the 90+ before this.

Re whether it fixed the random crash I'll know if I'm able to do a few gaming sessions ....

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