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Intel issues new microcode to fix rare Vmin Shift crashes on 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs

Intel released microcode update 0x12F in September 2024 to fix rare Vmin Shift crashes on 13th- and 14th-generation desktop processors, excluding Core Ultra 200S series.
This update follows the major 0x12B fix that addressed voltage management bugs causing instability and accelerated CPU wear in Raptor Lake chips during light workloads.
Vmin Shift instability caused clock duty cycle shifts and hardware damage after prolonged low-activity tasks, prompting BIOS updates incorporating 0x12F from multiple motherboard vendors.
Intel confirmed 0x12F adds fixes for rare edge cases without measurable performance impact compared to 0x12B and recommends BIOS updates using Intel Default Settings to reduce risk.
Intel extended warranties by two years for affected CPUs, advises timely BIOS updates, and notes microcode prevents crashes only in unaffected units while damaged CPUs require replacement.

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