Intel Issues Microcode Patch for Crashing Raptor Lake CPUs

New BIOS update addresses voltage instability in 13th and 14th Gen processors, extending warranty coverage for affected models.

Intel's 0x129 microcode patch limits voltage requests to prevent chip damage.
Affected CPUs include Core i5, i7, and i9 models, with extended warranty coverage.
BIOS updates are necessary to apply the patch; Windows Update will not deliver it.
Intel confirms future processors will not be impacted by the voltage issue.
Performance impact of the patch is minimal according to initial benchmarks.