Intel ties AMD for most reliable CPUs in 2025 system builder report — Nvidia's Founders Edition GPUs dominate with the lowest failure rates

Puget Systems' 2025 reliability report shows Intel and AMD CPUs tied for reliability, with Intel Xeon W CPUs and AMD Ryzen 9000 and Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs leading in performance. Nvidia Founders Edition GPUs have the lowest failure rates, with Asus and PNY GPUs following closely behind. Gigabyte and Asus motherboards stood out for their reliability, while Kingston and Samsung received accolades for memory and storage reliability. The report highlights the importance of selecting reliable components for building long-lasting desktop computers.