Intel and motherboard makers don’t agree on how to keep your i9 CPU from crashing

In recent times, manufacturers of motherboards have released BIOS updates to enhance the stability of Intel’s 13th and 14th Generation i9 processors when encountering game crashes. However, Intel, which previously declared its intention to examine these problems, is now advising gamers against implementing those configurations.

The companies currently appear to have conflicting views on how to modify your CPU. Motherboard manufacturers such as Asus are suggesting the use of an “Intel Baseline Profile” that offers “basic functionality” and imposes “lower power limits.” On the other hand, Intel advises opting for a higher power profile based on the specific motherboard and chip being used
nandtech has provided the full statement from Intel, which is below:
A number of motherboard manufacturers have introduced BIOS profiles that are designated as ‘Intel Baseline Profiles’. Nevertheless, these BIOS profiles differ from the recommendations provided by Intel to its partners regarding the reported instability issues on 13th and 14th generation K SKU processors, which are known as the ‘Intel Default Settings’.

The ‘Intel Baseline Profile’ BIOS settings seem to be derived from power delivery instructions previously issued by Intel to manufacturers, outlining the different power delivery choices for 13th and 14th Generation K SKU processors, depending on the capabilities of the motherboard.

Intel advises against motherboard manufacturers utilizing ‘baseline’ power delivery settings on boards that have the capability to handle higher values.

The ‘Intel Default Settings’ recommended by Intel consist of a combination of thermal and power delivery features, as well as a range of power delivery profiles that are dependent on the capabilities of the motherboard.

Intel advises customers to utilize the power delivery profile that is most compatible with the specific design of each motherboard, as indicated in the table below:

Motherboard manufacturers are not explicitly stating that their updates address the issues with Intel’s chips. However, enabling the baseline profile setting appears to achieve the same result as what users were already doing independently: reducing the clock speed of the chips. Although it may enhance stability, it also incurs a performance trade-off.