Latest Intel 13th Gen system updates and troubleshooting for Photoshop/Lightroom issues.
Latest Intel 13th Gen system updates and troubleshooting for Photoshop/Lightroom issues.
I finished a build last month and had been working on it since February. It’s an ASUS z690i with an i9-13900k. In June I began researching voltage problems, overheating, BSODs, and crashes while gaming. I’m more of a content creator or real estate photographer than a gamer. I don’t overclock my system like someone who plays games. I haven’t heavily used the PC, just installed apps and done some light editing; temperatures stayed between 52°C and 39°C when idle. I haven’t updated the BIOS yet, as Intel recommends to manage these high voltages and temperatures. I read that benchmark tests showed some lag in Adobe Premiere Pro and a few creator tools after the update—about 42% impact in one test. Some games also suffered minor performance drops. The article mentioned it might have been an unusual result at the time, and they didn’t retest. Have anyone tried the update and faced workflow problems with LR & Ps? I’m planning to update to protect my CPU long-term, but I want to ensure it doesn’t disrupt my editing or image handling tasks. I need smooth performance when moving between LR, Ps, or blending large PSD files for ads, mailers, or postcards. Also, since my temps rarely exceed 52°C and are within safe limits, I’m considering waiting until I notice any increase before proceeding. I track my temps and core voltages in the taskbar with HWiNFO64 for real-time monitoring. The average voltage is around 1.38, with occasional spikes to 1.4—still acceptable. I’m eager to hear others’ experiences or tips.
These evaluations are quite inconsistent because BIOS handles these adjustments differently, and even basic numerical values can vary significantly. For instance, with sustained multithreaded tasks on a 13900K processor, limiting power to 125 watts would noticeably impact performance over time. Intel has clarified that you don’t need baseline profiles—this should be unnecessary. If your CPU operates under standard power caps and turbo settings, short bursts should see little change while longer sessions remain mostly stable.
When rendering on the CPU, performance tends to be less efficient compared to gaming. After the CPU microcode update (though its reliability is uncertain), you can expect significantly higher power usage than the minimal 125W baseline.
I focused only on the standard profile since the performance gap mentioned was really large. It seems the person testing likely used the baseline version, or possibly something even more extreme. From what I remember, Gigabyte’s baseline was much lower than Asus’s, making it hard to provide a precise answer. Every task differs, but a 42% drop in performance is unlikely for most boards.
Indeed, I believe there is usually a Performance profile under Intel Default Settings. The confusion is at which point the microcode fix is disabled when manually tuning. Even on ASUS the default profile on CMOS reset is very conservative now, I lost that 42% even on a 12700 and I had to go switch profiles to get the performance back.
Thank you for the feedback. Always welcome fresh insights from those with deeper expertise.
I’m not confident enough to try Cinebench R24 right now. I’m still figuring out the calculations and how it connects to my skills. I’ve learned that photo editing uses more GPU power than CPU. Your feedback was helpful.
I understand your point, as mentioned in the article, it might have been a rare occurrence during the Adobe Premiere Pro tests—perhaps just a glitch.