<p>Intel recently announced a patch for a microcode bug affecting its 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors. The news is a mix of positives and concerns.</p>
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<p>The patch, targeted at K, KF, and KS processors, is now being distributed to Intel&#8217;s partners. Intel is also working on possible fixes for systems already showing issues and plans to provide an update by the end of August. If you notice damage to your processor, Intel recommends replacing it.</p>
<p>On the bright side, Intel&#8217;s tests show that the patch doesn&#8217;t negatively impact system performance, which is a piece of good news, especially for gamers and performance enthusiasts.</p>
<p>Intel also assures its customers that future products won’t have this issue. However, it is still unclear if mobile (laptop) chips are affected. There is also no simple way for owners of affected chips to identify if their processor is faulty, aside from manually checking their CPU model.</p>
<p>Additionally, there is no official method to confirm if system crashes are due to a damaged chip or another problem. Intel also warns that while the patch won&#8217;t stop overclocking, doing so might void the warranty and affect system health. They advise using Intel&#8217;s default settings.</p>
<p>This patch will be available only through a BIOS update, meaning users will have to check their MBO manufacturers&#8217; website and download and then install the BIOS update.</p>