Intel’s Latest Default Settings Policy Causes Controversy Among Manufacturers and Consumers
[Latest News㊙️] Foreign media reported that Intel has issued instructions to major system and motherboard manufacturers regarding the Intel Baseline Profile, now officially named Intel Default Setting. Manufacturers are mandated to change the Intel Default Setting by May 31, 2024, which includes reducing the PL2 value from 253W to 188W. This change is expected to significantly impact the performance of the 13900K / 14900K CPU.
German media igorslab.de reported that the Intel Default Setting policy requires manufacturers to implement the changes before the deadline. Previously, Intel recommended a maximum PL2 value of 253W, but it has now been lowered to 188W, with the PL4 value also decreased to 293W from 380W.
The decision has caused confusion among manufacturers, media, and consumers, especially since Intel had initially touted the overclocking capabilities of the 13th generation Core processors with a recommended PL1 = PL2 = 253W configuration. The reduction in values for PL2, PL4, iccmax, Iccmax.app, and iPL2 has raised concerns about potential impacts on performance.
Additionally, the Intel Default Setting also decreases the Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency maintenance time to less than 3 seconds, affecting the Core i9-14900K’s capabilities at 6GHz. Users of the Core i9-12900K are now concerned that the performance of their CPU is nearing that of the higher-end models.
Overall, the Intel Default Setting policy has sparked debate within the industry, with stakeholders closely monitoring the implications of these changes on the performance and user experience of Intel processors.