Intel fixes Raptor Lake CPU instability with new update

Intel has released a new microcode update to address ongoing instability issues in its 13th and 14th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs, over six months after the last patch. The new patch, dubbed 0x12F, aims to improve system conditions that contribute to Vmin Shift Instability. This marks another attempt to fix problems that have plagued these CPUs since their launch, despite previous patches. The company states the new update doesn't change the root cause of the issues, which involve excess voltage and power levels. The continued patching highlights the persistent nature of the problems.