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Degrading stability 14900K

underclocked14900k
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After owning an i9-14900K for a month I have observed the following:

 

  • Initial performance tested as stable with Intel-approved Turbo-boost settings and power limits provided two P-cores at 61x ratio
  • Validated stability with 3dMark and MSI Kombuster
  • Observed high packager temps (95C~85C) than typical with prior CPU gens, but core temps never exceeded 80C
  • CPU averages ~45C during typical loads (gaming)
  • After two weeks, PC stability plummeted without change to prior working settings
  • CRC errors, Blue-Screens, System Restarts all observed with system uptime never exceeding 60 minutes

    To troubleshoot system stability, the following was performed:
    • Full OS refresh
    • Memory Hardware Testing
    • Validated performance of CPU cooling solution
    • Validated voltages supplied by motherboard
    • BIOS Update
    • CMOS Reset
    • Reset Motherboard to Optimized defaults
    • Increased line voltage stability to core
    • Disabled Intel Boost Technology


Resolution required locking P-core ratios to 57x (+1 for one core) and E-core ratios to 44x

System now tests stable with a loss of ~5% performance of advertised specifications.

 

I'm looking for any resolution to obtain stability at advertised performance levels for this CPU.

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ACarmona_Intel
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Hello Underclocked14900k,


Thank you for posting in our communities.

Please check your email inbox, as we have sent you a message regarding our concern.


Thank you, and have a great day ahead!


Best regards,
Carmona A.
Intel Customer Support Technician

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i9-14900k4090
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I have the exact same problem as you.
Done exactly the same steps as you.
My setup;
i9 14900k
Asus rtx 4090
Asus z790 apex encore
Gskill 7800 ddr5 32gb
Have tried everything. Random crashes in games- unreal engine games specially. Bluescreens, you name it.
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ACarmona_Intel
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Hello i9-14900k4090,

Thank you for posting in our communities.

Please file a new case so that we can properly support you.

Intel Support: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support.html

Thank you for your understanding, and have a great day ahead.


Best regards,
Carmona A.
Intel Customer Support Technician

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i9-14900k4090
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I have, but none has answered there.
Maywtf
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I am encountering the same issues with my i9-13900KF

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