Intel CPUs stability issue - Revision history

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	==Broader implications==		==Broader implications==
	[[File:~~Immagine 2025~~-01-~~28 101045~~.png\|thumb\|Intel's 10-K for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023]]		[[File:Intel's 10-K for years 2021-2023.png\|thumb\|Intel's 10-K for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023]]

	=== Revenue decline ===		=== Revenue decline ===

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	====Statement update====		====Statement update====
	The PR department subsequently updated the statement on Reddit, integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=2024-07-22 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-19}}</ref>		The PR department subsequently updated the statement on Reddit, integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=2024-07-22 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-19 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220212802/https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	PR department's update on Reddit (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250303214155/https://old.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|archive-date=3 Mar 2025}}</ref>:<blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''		PR department's update on Reddit (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250303214155/https://old.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|archive-date=3 Mar 2025}}</ref>:<blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''

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2026-02-20T16:25:02Z

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	This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has ~~handled~~ the situation.		This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has responded to the situation.

	==~~The problem~~==		==Problem==
	Some users have reported system crashes, freezes, and instability during intensive workloads, particularly in applications that require high CPU usage. At first, the exact causes of this problem were unclear, prompting Intel to investigate and release official statements.		Some users have reported system crashes, freezes, and instability during intensive workloads, particularly in applications that require high CPU usage. At first, the exact causes of this problem were unclear, prompting Intel to investigate and release official statements.

	==~~Intel's~~ response==		==Company response==

	===First statement===		===First statement===
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	====Statement update<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>====		====Statement update====
	The PR department subsequently updated the statement on Reddit, integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=2024-07-22 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-19}}</ref><blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''		The PR department subsequently updated the statement on Reddit, integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=2024-07-22 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-19}}</ref>

			PR department's update on Reddit (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>:<blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''

	'''Short answer:''' We can confirm there was a via Oxidation manufacturing issue (addressed back in 2023) and that only a small number of instability reports can be connected to the manufacturing issue.		'''Short answer:''' We can confirm there was a via Oxidation manufacturing issue (addressed back in 2023) and that only a small number of instability reports can be connected to the manufacturing issue.
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	The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.		The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.

	~~====~~Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-2}}</ref>~~====~~		Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-2}}</ref>:<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.
	<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.

	'''Vmin Shift Instability Root Cause'''		'''Vmin Shift Instability Root Cause'''

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	While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.		While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.

	~~====~~Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Igor's LAB}}</ref>~~====~~		Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Igor's LAB}}</ref><blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.
	<blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.

	Analysis of affected processors shows some parts experience shifts in minimum operating voltages which may be related to operation outside of Intel® specified operating conditions.		Analysis of affected processors shows some parts experience shifts in minimum operating voltages which may be related to operation outside of Intel® specified operating conditions.
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	Intel® is continuing to actively investigate this issue to determine the root cause and will provide additional updates as relevant information becomes available.		Intel® is continuing to actively investigate this issue to determine the root cause and will provide additional updates as relevant information becomes available.

	~~'''~~Intel® will be publishing a public statement regarding issue status and Intel® recommended BIOS setting recommendations targeted for May 2024.~~'''~~</blockquote>		Intel® will be publishing a public statement regarding issue status and Intel® recommended BIOS setting recommendations targeted for May 2024.</blockquote>

	===Second statement===		===Second statement===
	After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.		After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.

	~~====~~Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-1}}</ref>~~====~~		Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-1}}</ref><blockquote>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.
	<blockquote>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 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.
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	====Statement update<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>====		====Statement update<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>====
	The PR department subsequently updated the statement on [[Reddit]], integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''		The PR department subsequently updated the statement on Reddit, integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=2024-07-22 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-19}}</ref><blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''

	'''Short answer:''' We can confirm there was a via Oxidation manufacturing issue (addressed back in 2023) and that only a small number of instability reports can be connected to the manufacturing issue.		'''Short answer:''' We can confirm there was a via Oxidation manufacturing issue (addressed back in 2023) and that only a small number of instability reports can be connected to the manufacturing issue.
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	===Revenue decline===		===Revenue decline===
	Looking at the 10-K<ref>[https://www.intc.com/filings-reports/annual-reports/content/0000050863-24-000010/0000050863-24-000010.pdf Intel's 10-K]</ref> ~~reports from recent~~ years, a clear decline in net revenue, net income, and its percentage can be observed. The most alarming trend is the sharp drop in net income percentage, which plummeted from 25.1% in 2021 to just 3.1% in 2023.		Looking at the Form 10-K<ref>[https://www.intc.com/filings-reports/annual-reports/content/0000050863-24-000010/0000050863-24-000010.pdf Intel's 10-K]</ref> for years 2021, 2022, and 2023, a clear decline in net revenue, net income, and its percentage can be observed. The most alarming trend is the sharp drop in net income percentage, which plummeted from 25.1% in 2021 to just 3.1% in 2023.

	Instability issues have further damaged the company image for reliability, potentially leading to higher costs and contributing to the already negative revenue trend.		Instability issues have further damaged the company image for reliability, potentially leading to higher costs and contributing to the already negative revenue trend.

SinexTitan: the article seems to only mention Intel's responses and ineptitude without going into any detail on the actual timeline and issues. it needs to be redid

2026-01-24T14:31:03Z

the article seems to only mention Intel's responses and ineptitude without going into any detail on the actual timeline and issues. it needs to be redid

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	This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has handled the situation.		This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has handled the situation.

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	This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has handled the situation.		This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has handled the situation.

TasmanianRex at 09:57, 18 March 2025

2025-03-18T09:57:00Z

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	While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.		While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.

	Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Igor's LAB}}</ref><blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.		Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Igor's LAB \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251130063908/https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|archive-date=30 Nov 2025}}</ref><blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.

	Analysis of affected processors shows some parts experience shifts in minimum operating voltages which may be related to operation outside of Intel® specified operating conditions.		Analysis of affected processors shows some parts experience shifts in minimum operating voltages which may be related to operation outside of Intel® specified operating conditions.
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	After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.		After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.

	Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-1}}</ref><blockquote>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.		Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-1 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260129174222/https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|archive-date=29 Jan 2026}}</ref><blockquote>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 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.
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	The PR department subsequently updated the statement on Reddit, integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=2024-07-22 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-19}}</ref>		The PR department subsequently updated the statement on Reddit, integrating crucial details. A via oxidation manufacturing issue affected some early 13th Gen desktop processors, and it was resolved with improvements and screens in 2023. Analysis of instability reports seemed to indicate that a small percentage of cases were linked to this defect. It has also been confirmed that mobile 13th and 14th generation processors are not affected by any of these issues.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=2024-07-22 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-19}}</ref>

	PR department's update on Reddit (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>:<blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''		PR department's update on Reddit (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 Mar 2025 \|title=Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|url-status=live \|website=[[Reddit]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250303214155/https://old.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/1e9mf04/intel_core_13th14th_gen_desktop_processors/ \|archive-date=3 Mar 2025}}</ref>:<blockquote>So that you don't have to hun down the answer -> '''Questions about manufacturing or Via Oxidation as reported by Tech outlets:'''

	'''Short answer:''' We can confirm there was a via Oxidation manufacturing issue (addressed back in 2023) and that only a small number of instability reports can be connected to the manufacturing issue.		'''Short answer:''' We can confirm there was a via Oxidation manufacturing issue (addressed back in 2023) and that only a small number of instability reports can be connected to the manufacturing issue.
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	The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.		The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.

	Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-2}}</ref>:<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.		Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-2 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251210213135/https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446 \|archive-date=10 Dec 2025}}</ref>:<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.

	'''Vmin Shift Instability Root Cause'''		'''Vmin Shift Instability Root Cause'''
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	===Revenue decline===		===Revenue decline===
	Looking at the Form 10-K<ref>[https://www.intc.com/filings-reports/annual-reports/content/0000050863-24-000010/0000050863-24-000010.pdf Intel's 10-K]</ref> for years 2021, 2022, and 2023, a clear decline in net revenue, net income, and its percentage can be observed. The most alarming trend is the sharp drop in net income percentage, which plummeted from 25.1% in 2021 to just 3.1% in 2023.		Looking at the Form 10-K<ref>[https://www.intc.com/filings-reports/annual-reports/content/0000050863-24-000010/0000050863-24-000010.pdf Intel's 10-K] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251102153638/https://www.intc.com/filings-reports/annual-reports/content/0000050863-24-000010/0000050863-24-000010.pdf Archived])</ref> for years 2021, 2022, and 2023, a clear decline in net revenue, net income, and its percentage can be observed. The most alarming trend is the sharp drop in net income percentage, which plummeted from 25.1% in 2021 to just 3.1% in 2023.

	Instability issues have further damaged the company image for reliability, potentially leading to higher costs and contributing to the already negative revenue trend.		Instability issues have further damaged the company image for reliability, potentially leading to higher costs and contributing to the already negative revenue trend.

	===Increased competition and loss of market share===		===Increased competition and loss of market share===
	According to reports from Mercury Research,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shilov \|first=Anton \|date=8 Nov 2024 \|title=AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref> AMD's market share for desktop CPUs in Q3 2024 was 9.6% higher compared to Q3 of the prior year. This growth could lead to a shift in market dynamics, potentially putting the competition at risk. Competition is essential for consumers because it drives companies to deliver better performance, efficiency, and value.		According to reports from Mercury Research,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shilov \|first=Anton \|date=8 Nov 2024 \|title=AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Tom's Hardware \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251209180723/https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history \|archive-date=9 Dec 2025}}</ref> AMD's market share for desktop CPUs in Q3 2024 was 9.6% higher compared to Q3 of the prior year. This growth could lead to a shift in market dynamics, potentially putting the competition at risk. Competition is essential for consumers because it drives companies to deliver better performance, efficiency, and value.

	Intel's loss in market share highlights the importance of competition for innovation. However, with only two major CPU manufacturers, Intel and AMD, a significant imbalance in market share could limit consumer choice and innovation in the long run. Ensuring healthy competition between both players remains crucial for a balanced and thriving market.		Intel's loss in market share highlights the importance of competition for innovation. However, with only two major CPU manufacturers, Intel and AMD, a significant imbalance in market share could limit consumer choice and innovation in the long run. Ensuring healthy competition between both players remains crucial for a balanced and thriving market.

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	While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.		While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.

	====Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Igor's LAB}}</ref>:====		====Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Igor's LAB}}</ref>====
	<blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.		<blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.

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	After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.		After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.

	====Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-1}}</ref>:====		====Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-1}}</ref>====
	<blockquote>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.		<blockquote>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.

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	The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.		The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.

	====Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-2}}</ref>:====		====Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-2}}</ref>====
	<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.		<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.

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	===Increased competition and loss of market share===		===Increased competition and loss of market share===
	According to reports from Mercury Research<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shilov \|first=Anton \|date=8 Nov 2024 \|title=AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref>, AMD's market share for desktop CPUs in Q3 2024 was 9.6% higher compared to Q3 of the prior year. This growth could lead to a shift in market dynamics, potentially putting the competition at risk. Competition is essential for consumers because it drives companies to deliver better performance, efficiency, and value.		According to reports from Mercury Research,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shilov \|first=Anton \|date=8 Nov 2024 \|title=AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref> AMD's market share for desktop CPUs in Q3 2024 was 9.6% higher compared to Q3 of the prior year. This growth could lead to a shift in market dynamics, potentially putting the competition at risk. Competition is essential for consumers because it drives companies to deliver better performance, efficiency, and value.

	Intel's loss in market share highlights the importance of competition for innovation. However, with only two major CPU manufacturers, Intel and AMD, a significant imbalance in market share could limit consumer choice and innovation in the long run. Ensuring healthy competition between both players remains crucial for a balanced and thriving market.		Intel's loss in market share highlights the importance of competition for innovation. However, with only two major CPU manufacturers, Intel and AMD, a significant imbalance in market share could limit consumer choice and innovation in the long run. Ensuring healthy competition between both players remains crucial for a balanced and thriving market.

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	This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has handled the situation.		This article discusses the stability issues related to '''[[Intel]]'''<nowiki/>'s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors, and how the company has handled the situation.

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	While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.		While the root cause of the problem was still unknown, part of it seemed to be caused by CPUs operating beyond recommended voltage, frequency, and thermal limits. According to Intel, most of the reports involve unlocked motherboards with BIOS settings that disable safeguards like '''Current Excursion Protection (CEP)''' and '''Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)'''. Some motherboard manufacturers were also modifying the '''CPU load line''' configuration settings by default, optimizing it in order to make the processors run cooler.

	====Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Igor'~~sLAB]]~~}}</ref>:====		====Official statement (April 27, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wallossek \|first=Igor \|date=27 Apr 2024 \|title=Intel releases the “13th and 14th Generation K SKU Processor Instability Issue Update” \|url=https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Igor's LAB}}</ref>:====
	<blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.		<blockquote>Intel® has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat.

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	After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.		After conducting analysis on the returned chips, Intel has determined that instability issues were caused by elevated operating voltage, stemming from a microcode algorithm that generated incorrect voltage requests. Customer support was organized as follows: users who purchased systems from OEMs or system integrators were directed to contact their vendor, those with boxed processors were advised to reach out to Intel Support, and tray processor users were instructed to contact their place of purchase.

	====Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]]}}</ref>:====		====Official statement (July 22, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=22 Jul 2024 \|title=July 2024 Update on Instability Reports on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-1}}</ref>:====
	<blockquote>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.		<blockquote>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.

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	The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.		The issues mentioned above have led to some CPUs becoming irreversibly damaged, resulting in the '''Vmin shift'''. High operating temperatures cause the silicon in the processor to degrade, requiring a higher minimum voltage to operate stably. This, in turn, leads to even higher temperatures, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately results in the CPU failing. Intel has identified four key issues contributing to the instability. For the explanation of each issue, refer to the full statement below.

	====Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]]}}</ref>:====		====Official statement (September 25, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hannaford \|first=Thomas \|date=25 Sep 2024 \|title=Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Instability Root Cause Update \|url=https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633446#M40 \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Intel]] \|ref=Hannaford-2}}</ref>:====
	<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.		<blockquote>Following extensive investigation of the Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue, Intel can now confirm the root cause diagnosis for the issue. This post will cover Intel’s understanding of the root cause, as well as additional mitigations and next steps for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop users.

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	===Increased competition and loss of market share===		===Increased competition and loss of market share===
	According to reports from Mercury Research<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shilov \|first=Anton \|date=8 Nov 2024 \|title=AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Tom's Hardware]]}}</ref>, AMD's market share for desktop CPUs in Q3 2024 was 9.6% higher compared to Q3 of the prior year. This growth could lead to a shift in market dynamics, potentially putting the competition at risk. Competition is essential for consumers because it drives companies to deliver better performance, efficiency, and value.		According to reports from Mercury Research<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shilov \|first=Anton \|date=8 Nov 2024 \|title=AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-desktop-pc-market-share-skyrockets-amid-intels-raptor-lake-crashing-scandal-amd-makes-biggest-leap-in-recent-history \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Tom's Hardware}}</ref>, AMD's market share for desktop CPUs in Q3 2024 was 9.6% higher compared to Q3 of the prior year. This growth could lead to a shift in market dynamics, potentially putting the competition at risk. Competition is essential for consumers because it drives companies to deliver better performance, efficiency, and value.

	Intel's loss in market share highlights the importance of competition for innovation. However, with only two major CPU manufacturers, Intel and AMD, a significant imbalance in market share could limit consumer choice and innovation in the long run. Ensuring healthy competition between both players remains crucial for a balanced and thriving market.		Intel's loss in market share highlights the importance of competition for innovation. However, with only two major CPU manufacturers, Intel and AMD, a significant imbalance in market share could limit consumer choice and innovation in the long run. Ensuring healthy competition between both players remains crucial for a balanced and thriving market.