Intel has released another round of firmware and driver updates, this time accompanied by 30 new security advisories. The microcode update, labeled version 20251111, covers nearly all recent Intel ...

A hot potato: Users with 13th- and 14th-generation Intel desktop processors should begin checking for BIOS updates from their motherboard providers. A new microcode update fixes edge cases that can ...

When considering what the best processor is for your PC, Intel offers stiff competition in productivity and gaming, despite facing down AMD's Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Intel's parts just need a ...

Historically speaking, even when it wasn't the absolute fastest option, Intel has always been 'competitive' with longtime rival AMD in terms of CPU gaming performance. That is actually still the case ...

Intel says it has determined four scenarios that could lead to voltage stability issues in its Core 13th and 14th-gen processors, and it has released another new update to address the issue. Its ...

A fix is here, but only for fresh Intel CPUs that aren't already affected. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Many PC gamers have ...

Intel has spent most of 2024 investigating and trying to fix a problems that was causing crashes and instability for owners of its high-end 13th- and 14th-generation Core desktop processors. In April, ...

For months now, Intel’s 13th and 14th gen processors have been plagued with instability issues – also known as the Vmin Shift issue. Intel has offered extended warranties, exchanges, and even refunds ...

Microcode 0x12B “addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle and/or light activity periods.” Microcode 0x12B “addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle ...

According to comprehensive benchmarks, Intel's latest “0x129” microcode patch, tested on Linux, has minimal performance impact on Raptor Lake CPUs. While some applications noted slight changes, the ...

For a few months now, Intel has been struggling with instability issues on 13th and 14th-gen processors. To try and fix the issue, Intel had promised to release a microcode fix in August, which is ...

Something to look forward to: Intel's plan to address voltage-related crashes on desktop processors with a patch has some worried that performance and overclocking will take a hit. Past updates to ...