Overview

• Intel is actively investigating instability issues with its 13th and 14th generation Core i9 processors, following widespread reports of game crashes.
• The problem primarily affects games developed on Unreal Engine, with users experiencing crashes, blue screens, and error messages indicating a lack of video memory.
• Motherboard manufacturers setting CPUs to run above Intel’s specified power limits is suspected to be a contributing factor to the instability.
• Users are advised to downclock or undervolt their CPUs as temporary fixes, while Intel is analyzing the issue with major affiliates.
• The issue has led to a significant number of users returning their Intel CPUs or prebuilt PCs, opting for AMD Ryzen processors instead.