There were never issues with i5s as far as I've seen. The microcode updates should prevent voltage degradation and and warranty extension should mitigate possible manufacturing defects in some models.

How Intel handled all of this was the worst part.

@Danny-thehero

You must have a very old version of Vegas since you call it Sony Vegas.

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It would be a brave person to buy an Intel 13/14 series CPU as new today.

@andyrpsmith not really! Intel has now fixed all of their issues with BIOS microcode for the 13/14 series, and has extended the warranty of those affected with HW failure due to the aforementioned issues with several years extra if the CPU would fail with a replacement. Also the fabrication issue (something with their insulation substrate) contributing to diminishing lifespan has been fixed.

@Danny-thehero Although AMD has gained market share versus Intel due the intel issue debacle, it is still not really popular. Despite these (recent) shifts INTEL continues to hold its dominant position in client computing with 76.1 % of the overall PC market in Q3 2024, with strong corporate relationships with OEM partners like Dell, HP, Lenovo, schools and government agencies.

One thing to consider with the above, is software testing. On which HW platform is software, being games or professional applications is best tested you think? On HW with the most market share obviously...

AMD and INTEL is not the only competitor to HW platforms. ARM is gaining market share (but that is something for the far future).

I've had an i9-13900K in service since Q1 2023 and have had no problems. As have millions of other individual and corporate users. Even if you had all the problems that intel has been maligned for in the press you wouldn't have a 100% chance of failure in a four-year life cycle for a system. I don't think anyone knows what the actual failure rate is, but though higher than typical for electronic devices, it's likely amplified by the click bait engine that is the Internet today.

Here's a thought. I don't remember any scandal about the i7-6850(k), but I had a processor failure in mid machine cycle with mine. I bought a used one on eBay and continued with my life until I gave the whole system to an IT Security student after years of being "rode hard and put away wet".

It would be a brave person to buy an Intel 13/14 series CPU as new today.

I thought they fixed the issue with the bios updates? Seems relatively safe but I get what you mean. I am wondering if waiting for 15th gen is the play.

@Danny-thehero

You must have a very old version of Vegas since you call it Sony Vegas.

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Been a user since Sony Vegas 7. Now on 17 but soon gonna upgrade to 22 or whatever one they are on now. Just want everything to be super stable and render fast.

@Danny-thehero FYI regarding the current branding of the software.

It would be a brave person to buy an Intel 13/14 series CPU as new today.

I thought they fixed the issue with the bios updates? Seems relatively safe but I get what you mean. I am wondering if waiting for 15th gen is the play.

Correct. A better reason not to go with 14 is that Intel just changed the socket/motherboard for the new Ultra 15th gen. If you are considering the 14900k, the upgrade would be the Ultra 285k. It has bigger L2 cache, faster memory access, thinner/faster lithography for better thermals, and AI support in both the cpu & gpu. There's no guarantee Intel won't change the socket/motherboard again next year but nobody ever promises that. The fact that Ultra is in socket-year #1 gives it a greater likelihood of bequeathing its motherboard to grandchild cpus.