Intel has admitted that it has found the source of the instability problem in its 13th and 14th generation Core desktop processors, but has not developed a device that can detect it. The problem is caused by aging of the clock tree circuit in the IA cores of the processors under high voltage and temperature. However, there is no system to detect it. In fact, this explains why even previously trouble-free devices are being replaced after being returned to warranty.

Intel admitted that it has not developed a device to detect instability in 13th and 14th generation processors

The annoying thing is that Intel has not yet developed a detection tool to determine how much this problem affects processors. So users will have to find out for themselves if their processors are affected by this problem. The company told TomsHardware that there is no detection tool at the moment, but they are working on it and will provide a solution when it is available.

Intel offers an RMA (return and exchange) service for damaged processors for some users. However, there is no clear guidance on how to proceed in cases where the damage is not yet apparent. Moreover, the new microcode update does not provide a solution to undo the damage. So by the time the problem is recognized, the processor could be severely damaged.

For the 13th and 14th generation Core i5, i7 and i9 processors, Intel is adding two years to the existing three-year warranty for a total of five years. This extra warranty period will help users feel more secure in the event of problems in a few years’ time. However, users who want to overclock for high-performance use will do so at their own risk.

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