The company has not been transparent about the issues with the CPUs, leading to speculation. They attribute the problem to incorrect elevated voltages requested by the CPU microcode, but don’t specify the exact voltages involved or how they caused instability. It’s unclear if the CPUs can be restored to stability with a microcode update or if permanent damage has been done. Some users have experienced instability and performance degradation, potentially due to both the voltage and oxidation issues. Information about the oxidation problem was lacking, leaving many users unsure if their CPUs are affected. The lack of clarity and communication from the company has been disappointing.
https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/July-2024-Update-on-Instability-Reports-on-Intel-Core-13th-and/m-p/1617113#M74792