Many users are reporting stability problems with their Intel processors, especially in the highest-end models. NVIDIA has told its customers to consult with Intel before facing these problems. Well, the answer has arrived from Intel and it has been curious, since it says that the problem It’s actually the manufacturers fault. motherboards.
Come on, the company, first of all, throws things away and, secondly, says that the motherboard manufacturers have not acted properly. Motherboard manufacturers probably didn’t like this, but since it’s Intel, that might be okay.
Origin of the problem on the motherboard
You should know that many users with Intel Core i9 processors of the Raptor Lake (13th Gen) and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen) families report stability issues. Come on, there is a great fluctuation in performance when there is a high load on the processor.
Motherboard manufacturers often generate processor performance maps outside of Intel’s recommended specifications. These generate specific voltage curves, automatic overclocking and removal of power limits. Modifications that, in general terms, should not be a problem.
Igor’s Lab has received an institutional letter from Intel that it has sent to motherboard manufacturers regarding the problems reported by users.
It is noted that Intel processors have standardized voltage curves. Motherboard manufacturers often remove these power limits and generate different voltage curves and target frequencies. The processor, under these new parameters, leaves its safe operating range, something that can generate system instability.
Given this growing problem, Intel has created a specific support page for users to report the problem and support can be offered.
Gigabyte, one of the most important motherboard manufacturers, has released a new BIOS that corrects these instabilities. Some users have already installed them and highlight that they are still outside Intel specifications, with a 188W PL2 configuration, load lines in 1.7/1.7 and a current limit of 249 amps.
On the other hand, ASUS has also released a new BIOS based on Intel’s basic specifications. MSI has published a tutorial on its website to achieve stability on its motherboards, but they have not modified the BIOS.
Can it damage my processor?
Affected users are seeing performance issues in games and other demanding tasks. Something that should not happen, since for games the greatest possible stability is sought.
Motherboard manufacturers may have gone too far in their performance maps for Intel CPUs. These maps cause the processor to enter a more “extreme” working range and generate more heat. The processor, to protect itself from damage, adjusts performance downwards and hence the instability.
If you have a good heatsink, in principle, the processor will not suffer damage because it is being protected. Now, what this generates is an unnecessary degradation of the processor and the motherboard. Since not only the processor suffers, the VRM phases and other components of the motherboard also suffer.