From 404e716df2d55d904d5e5f7181d15c5ca599dbbd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vasudev Date: Wed, 1 May 2024 01:52:49 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Add Intel CPU stability woes and change Schedule Meeting navlink to Title case --- _config.next.yml | 2 +- source/_posts/intel-CPU-stability-woes.md | 48 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 49 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 source/_posts/intel-CPU-stability-woes.md diff --git a/_config.next.yml b/_config.next.yml index 2359763..0f1d8a4 100644 --- a/_config.next.yml +++ b/_config.next.yml @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ menu: #tags: /tags/ || fa fa-tags #categories: /categories/ || fa fa-th archives: /archives/ || fa fa-archive - schedule meeting: /schedule/ || fa fa-calendar + Schedule Meeting: /schedule/ || fa fa-calendar #sitemap: /sitemap.xml || fa fa-sitemap #commonweal: /404/ || fa fa-heartbeat diff --git a/source/_posts/intel-CPU-stability-woes.md b/source/_posts/intel-CPU-stability-woes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ad5be23 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_posts/intel-CPU-stability-woes.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +--- +title: intel CPU stability woes +date: 2024-04-30 23:03:04 +tags: + - intel cpu + - instability + - performance issues + - raptor lake + - 13th gen + - 14th gen + - intel + - asus + - msi + - gigabyte +--- + +### Initial Reports +Couple of weeks ago, many Intel 13th and 14th Generation CPUs especially their unlocked series i.e. K, KF & KS series reported [performance and stability issues in NVIDIA forums](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/542018/performance-issues-and-stability-problems-with-nvi/#!%2Ffollowing) that few games and game development engines such as Epic's Unreal Engine 5. +There are several reports from lot of users from [Intel Community Forums](https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/Regarding-Reports-of-13th-14th-Gen-Unlocked-Desktop-Users/td-p/1575863?profile.language=en), News Outlets such as [TechPowerUp](https://www.techpowerup.com/321461/nvidia-points-intel-raptor-lake-cpu-users-to-get-help-from-intel-amid-system-instability-issues),[PC GamesN](https://www.pcgamesn.com/nvidia/gpu-intel-raptor-lake-issues),[Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/intel-is-investigating-game-crashes-on-top-end-core-i9-desktop-cpus/),[OC.Net](https://www.overclock.net/threads/official-asus-strix-maximus-z790-owners-thread.1800191/page-853#post-29323821) etc. + + +### What is the fix officially or unofficially? + +So, what is the fix or recommended fix suggested by Intel. After multiple investigations conducted by Intel and suggested that, Motherboard Vendors Optimized BIOS/UEFI settings sets higher than recommended safe voltage and frequency causing increased thermals and instability over period of time. + +Intel did suggest few settings that vendors applied through the BIOS/UEFI that were out-of-spec such as: +- Disabling Current Excursion Protection (CEP) +- Enabling the IccMax Unlimited bit +- Disabling Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) and/or Enhanced Thermal Velocity Boost (eTVB) +- Additional settings which may increase the risk of system instability: +- Disabling C-states +- Using Windows Ultimate Performance mode +- Increasing PL1 and PL2 beyond Intel recommended limits + +Intel did ask motherboard vendors such as Asus,MSI,GigaByte,ASRock etc to provide end users with Intel Baseline profile that uses Intel Recommended CPU settings to ensure better stability with a performance penalty. Intel will issue public notice regarding the same and its status by May 2024. +[Asus](https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z790-formula/helpdesk_bios/),[MSI](https://www.msi.com/blog/improving-gaming-stability-for-intel-core-i9-13900k-and-core-i9-14900k) and [GigaByte](https://www.techpowerup.com/321905/superior-stability-by-gigabyte-beta-bios-with-intel-baseline-on-z790-b760-motherboards) have issued Beta BIOS/UEFI that adds Intel Baseline Profile that forces the affected SKUs to respect recommended power and thermal constraints. + +### Source(s) +[TechPowerUp](https://www.techpowerup.com/321959/intel-statement-on-stability-issues-motherboard-makers-to-blame) +[OC.Net](https://www.overclock.net/threads/official-asus-strix-maximus-z790-owners-thread.1800191/page-853#post-29323821) +[PCGamesN](https://www.pcgamesn.com/nvidia/gpu-intel-raptor-lake-issues) +[Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/intel-is-investigating-game-crashes-on-top-end-core-i9-desktop-cpus/) +[Intel](https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/Regarding-Reports-of-13th-14th-Gen-Unlocked-Desktop-Users/td-p/1575863?profile.language=en) +[NVIDIA](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/542018/performance-issues-and-stability-problems-with-nvi/#!%2Ffollowing) +[Hardware Unboxed](https://youtu.be/OdF5erDRO-c?si=P4tQYerS0MZJXHJx) +[Actually Hardcore Overclocking Asus Motherboard](https://youtu.be/1LluNJiJ88A?si=RDIGdnwbGLJ1MbRE) +[Actually Hardcore Overclocking GigaByte Motherboard](https://youtu.be/jNwFFJyAqQU?si=dlr4WgDM2IuKj0Bo) +[Raptor Lake CPU Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raptor_Lake)