Intel launches the expected update that protects its latest processors from the problem inflicted on it
⬤ ASUS and MSI have released BIOS updates to solve the stability of the performance of third- and fourteenth-generation processors from Intel.
⬤ Intel had recently announced the discovery of the cause of the problem, and promised an upcoming update that will protect processors from the serious problem.
⬤ For processors that have already been damaged, the update unfortunately won't help, but they will be covered by the warranty and will be replaced by the company for users.
ASUS and MSI, Taiwanese computer leaders, have released BIOS updates to their LGA 1700 motherboards to solve the stability of Intel's third- and fourteenth-generation processors, known as Raptor Lake.
These BIOS updates include a mini code update from Intel aimed at solving the stability of performance for Raptor Lake processors of the upper class, as the update will protect the processors from drawing more power than appropriate, which was leading to problems and permanent damage to many higher-class processors dedicated to games of the third and fourteenth generation of Intel in special circumstances.
If the updates serve their intended purpose, which is to "improve voltage difference management," this will be an opportunity for Intel to contain the performance problem of Raptor Lake processors, especially the Core i9 versions, and better deal with the reputational damage associated with this type of crash. Where the company worked to overcome the issue through modernization on the one hand, and the extension of the warranty program on the other hand.
After a long investigation, Intel discovered that there is no radical solution to the problem of its processors, while the problem can be solved for processors that are not yet affected by a BIOS update, this solution will not work on already damaged processors that lose their stability as a result, so the company decided to extend the warranty of canned Raptor Lake processors for an additional two years.
ASUS and MSI have made available beta BIOS updates to resolve the stability issue via their official websites. While beta updates may include some bugs, they are less serious than the problem of managing voltage differences. For unsupported motherboards, recent BIOS updates include Intel-recommended power settings.
According to Intel, these BIOS updates will not result in any decline in performance, as the original problem was caused by Raptor Lake processors receiving more power than they need, which leads to a deterioration in their performance as a result of overheating, so the updates provide the processors with the appropriate power for their needs, which protects them from being damaged.