microcode

I've rarely seen posts that introduce how to upgrade CPU microcodes with sysutils/cpu-microcode. Maybe I've just missed those articles, but I'm wondering if it's either a common or recommended practice. If so, it would be nice to introduce that into the FreeBSD handbook, too.

I have an i5-8400H with HT disabled. Intel's product page claims it's 4-core. x86info claims it's dual-core with HT: x86info v1.31pre Found 4 identical CPUs Extended Family: 0 Extended Model: 9 Family: 6 Model: 158 Stepping: 10 Type: 0 (Original OEM) CPU Model (x86info's best guess)...