Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs, particularly the flagship i9 models, have been plagued by voltage issues leading to damage and a surge in RMA requests. While Intel offers a replacement program, stock shortages and processing delays have left some users waiting weeks for a working CPU.
Intel has begun rolling out a microcode update to fix stability and degradation problems affecting its 13th and 14th Gen Core desktop CPUs. The update arrives ahead of schedule, with new BIOS updates containing the 0x129 microcode available for various motherboards from ASUS, MSI, and ASRock. The update addresses a voltage issue that caused damage and degradation to affected CPUs, and Intel has extended the warranty for these CPUs by two years. Users are advised to upgrade their BIOS as soon as possible to prevent potential damage.
Intel is facing a class action lawsuit due to instability issues plaguing its 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs. The lawsuit, filed by Abington Cole + Ellery, alleges that the company has failed to adequately address the problem, which affects millions of users. The issue stems from elevated operating voltages caused by a faulty microcode algorithm. Intel is releasing a microcode patch to fix the problem, but the lawsuit seeks compensation for users affected by the instability.
Intel’s latest generation processors are facing a significant return rate due to widespread instability problems. A European retailer reported receiving four times as many returns for 13th-gen Raptor Lake CPUs compared to previous generations, suggesting a potential degradation issue. While Intel is investigating the matter, the increasing return rates and non-reversible damage raise concerns about the long-term reliability of these processors.
