Intel Extends Warranty for 13th and 14th Gen CPUs Amid Ongoing Stability Issues

Intel addresses elevated operating voltage problems with a mid-August microcode patch and a two-year warranty extension.

Affected CPUs include high-end 13th and 14th Gen models with a 65W Processor Base Power or higher.
Instability issues have led to game crashes and chip failures, particularly in Unreal Engine games.
Intel will not recall affected CPUs but advises users experiencing issues to contact customer support.
The company has extended the warranty period for boxed CPUs to five years.
A class-action lawsuit is being considered due to the widespread instability problems.