Complaints About Crashing 13th, 14th Gen Intel CPUs Now Have Data to Back Them Up

Alderon Games, the creator of the dinosaur MMO Path of Titans, has recently announced that it will be replacing its Intel 13th and 14th Gen-based servers with AMD alternatives. The decision comes after experiencing significant instability issues that have yet to be resolved. According to a blog post by Alderon founder Matthew Cassells, the developer has encountered “thousands of crashes” on gamers’ CPUs using its crash reporting tools, leading to serious concerns about the reliability of these processors.

A Troubling Pattern of Failures

Cassells detailed in his post that the affected Intel CPUs not only cause frequent crashes but also have the potential to corrupt SSDs and memory. He noted that in Alderon’s experience, 100 percent of the CPUs exhibiting these issues eventually deteriorate over time, culminating in complete failure. This dire assessment stands in stark contrast to comments from RAD Game Tools, the maker of the Unreal Engine decompression tool, which claims that “only a small fraction” of processors are affected.

The implications of these findings are significant, especially given the reliance of many game developers and server operators on Intel’s high-performance CPUs. The assertion that the i9-13900K and i9-14900K CPUs could corrupt storage and memory adds a new layer to a problem that first came to light in April, when Intel began investigating game crashes on home computers using these chips.

Overclocking and Stability Issues

Initially, Intel suggested that improper overclocking settings on motherboards could be the culprit behind these crashes. However, this explanation falls short for server hardware, which typically operates with more conservative settings to ensure stability. This discrepancy has led to further scrutiny and concern within the gaming and tech communities.

Warframe Developer's Insights

Adding to the growing body of evidence, a developer from Warframe shared on the game’s forums that “almost all” of the crashes recorded were due to driver failures in 13th- and 14th-Gen Intel processors. Interestingly, the developer mentioned that a recent BIOS update resolved crashes on a staff member’s gaming rig, though Intel has stated that the issue addressed by the update is not the root cause of the instability.

A pie chart shared by the Warframe developer highlights the disproportionate number of crashes attributed to Intel’s chips, underscoring the severity of the issue. This visual representation adds weight to the anecdotal reports from various developers and server operators who have struggled with similar problems.

The Path Forward

In response to these persistent issues, Alderon Games is urging others hosting their game’s servers to switch from Intel to AMD. This move reflects a growing frustration within the developer community and highlights the need for reliable, stable hardware to support online gaming environments.

The ongoing saga of Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen CPUs serves as a cautionary tale for both consumers and developers. As the industry continues to grapple with these challenges, it remains to be seen how Intel will address the widespread concerns and what long-term solutions will emerge.

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