Intel® has localized the Vmin Shift Instability issue to a clock tree circuit within the IA core which is particularly vulnerable to reliability aging under elevated voltage and temperature. Intel has observed these conditions can lead to a duty cycle shift of the clocks and observed system instability.

Intel has successfully addressed the instability issues plaguing its 13th and 14th Generation "Raptor Lake" desktop CPUs. The company identified "Vmin Shift Instability" as the primary cause of these problems.

Intel recently told Tom's Hardware that it is investigating the possibility of developing and releasing a tool to help users detect the software errors that have

The company also offered some new guidance on using overclocking power profiles without affecting your CPU's warranty.