As a journalist, I have been retesting the current generation Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors on the latest Linux software stack and system BIOS in anticipation of upcoming CPU releases. This article provides a fresh look at how the AMD Ryzen 7000 and 8000 series processors stack up against the 14th Gen Intel Core … Read more
PC Guide is a trusted source for recommendations on products, software, and services. Their experts rely on independent consumer research, extensive testing, and market analysis to provide reliable information to users. They aim to help users make informed decisions when purchasing technology products. An Amazon deal is currently available for the ASUS ROG Strix G16 … Read more
In the realm of computer hardware, Intel is facing challenges with instability issues on their 13th and 14th Gen CPUs, particularly with their Raptor Lake processors. These issues have caused frustration among gamers and have led motherboard manufacturers to lower power limits in order to maintain stability, resulting in lower CPU performance than advertised. This … Read more
The ongoing issues with Intel’s 13th and 14th generation CPUs are causing concern for motherboard manufacturers, who fear that these problems may impact future releases like the Arrow Lake CPUs. These performance issues and instability with Intel’s latest chips are leading consumers to look for alternatives, potentially giving AMD an advantage in the market. The … Read more
Intel’s 13th and 14th generation CPUs are facing performance and instability issues that are causing concerns for motherboard manufacturers. The problems have been ongoing, but Intel has identified a potential cause and released a default configuration guide and ETVB BIOS fix as a temporary solution. However, this has led to decreased CPU performance due to … Read more
The latest offering from Intel, the 14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700K processor, is now available on Amazon at a discounted price of $355.99, down from its regular price of $399.99. This processor features 20 cores (8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores), 28 threads, 33MB of Intel Smart Cache, and 28MB of L2 cache. It … Read more
Cybersecurity firm Eclypsium has uncovered significant security vulnerabilities in the Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware used by various Intel CPU and motherboard vendors across different generations. These vulnerabilities, dubbed “UEFIcanhazbufferoverflow,” are due to an insecure call to the UEFI service “GetVariable,” which could lead to a stack buffer overflow and allow malicious code execution. This kind … Read more
In a recent comparison, the AMD Ryzen 9000 and Intel Core 14th Gen processors were pitted against each other to determine which is better for gaming. While both companies are well-known for producing high-quality processors, there are some key differences between the two. The AMD Ryzen 9000 series is known for its efficiency and performance … Read more
Intel has addressed stability issues with specific 13th and 14th generation Core CPUs by introducing a new microcode fix and default settings. However, the root cause of the problem has not been identified yet. To help identify the root cause, Intel has introduced new base and default settings for motherboard manufacturers to implement. Users have … Read more
Intel has confirmed a faulty algorithm in the eTVB feature on 13th and 14th generation CPUs, causing stability issues and increased voltage. The root cause is not the microcode for this feature, but a new patch in a BIOS update aims to fix a separate bug. Reports of instability in these 13th and 14th generation … Read more