Recent reports have highlighted that the latest Raptor Lake processors from a renowned chip manufacturer may have some stability concerns, which have been acknowledged in the latest graphics card driver release notes from a major graphics processor company.
Users experiencing stability problems are advised to contact the processor manufacturer for further assistance. This development emphasizes the importance of collaboration between hardware manufacturers to ensure system compatibility and stability.
A leading graphics processor company has recently acknowledged issues with the flagship CPUs from a major chip manufacturer, specifically within their high-performance K-series models. These glitches manifest as either system instability or video memory errors.
As a response, the chip manufacturer has established a specialized online resource for users to seek assistance. Additionally, despite being aware of these problems since late February and actively engaging with partners to conduct an investigation, the chip manufacturer has not yet provided an official statement or a conclusive resolution to the issues.
The problems encountered seem to predominantly affect games built on Unreal Engine 5, causing them to crash or not start at all. These difficulties have been linked to the high operational frequencies characteristic of the high-end K-series CPUs from a well-known chip manufacturer. Particularly, the most powerful Core i9 processors in their latest lineup are impacted, with the issues being reported primarily for the Raptor Lake series, namely the 13th and 14th generations.
Users from various tech communities have put forward potential temporary fixes such as reducing the clock speed or voltage of the CPUs to mitigate these problems. There is a growing expectation for the chip manufacturer to address these concerns definitively and to communicate whether the solution will involve updates to games, or if modifications to the motherboard’s firmware are necessary to resolve the issues fully.
Source: NVIDIA via @harukaze5719