Intel has provided reassurance regarding the instability issues affecting its 13th-gen and 14th-gen processors. These issues, known as the “Vmin Shift Instability,” are being investigated, and while they have been a source of concern, Intel has confirmed that the upcoming Arrow Lake processors are unaffected.
Furthermore, Intel has stated that Lunar Lake laptop CPUs are also free from these stability problems. This is good news for users looking forward to these new chipsets.
While the investigation continues, Intel has clarified which processors are affected. Notably, all 12th-gen chips (Alder Lake), non-K models of Core i5 processors in the 13th-gen and 14th-gen families, and all Core i3 models are not affected by the instability issues. Additionally, mobile CPUs in the 13th-gen and 14th-gen range, including the high-end HX processors, are also unaffected.
Intel has also confirmed that Xeon server and workstation CPUs, as well as Meteor Lake processors for laptops, are not impacted by the stability problems.
To address the issues, Intel recommends that users of 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs update their motherboard’s BIOS to the latest version and utilize the previously recommended Intel Default Settings for their processors.
Intel is expected to release a further update on the ongoing investigation by the end of September. This update will provide more information and insights into the causes and potential solutions for the stability issues.
