Overview

• Intel's 13th and 14th Gen CPUs experience significant instability issues, affecting performance and causing crashes.
• The company has denied rumors of a recall or sales halt, despite ongoing consumer complaints and instability reports.
• Intel plans to release a microcode patch by mid-August, but concerns about performance degradation remain.
• Affected CPUs include those with 65W or higher base power, covering a broad range of models.
• Intel has not provided clear answers on refunds or returns for impacted CPUs, leading to further consumer frustration.