Intel Is Reportedly Launching New CPUs on a Five-Year-Old Socket to Allow DDR4
Gigabyte says the chips could let buyers use cheaper DDR4 memory and avoid replacing boards, as AI demand pushes DDR5 prices higher.
- Gigabyte announced that new Intel processors will arrive on the LGA1700 socket in early 2027, updating the BIOS across its entire B760 and H610 lineup to ensure compatibility.
- The move addresses the "AI-fueled RAMpocalypse," where AI demand makes memory expensive; DDR4 costs far less than DDR5, allowing users to upgrade CPUs without replacing motherboards.
- Intel VP Robert Hallock recently told Tom's Hardware that "LGA 1700 is still a good socket" and will remain "a core part of the portfolio" for years to come.
- European retailers, including Currys in Britain, have been told "existing stock stays fresh and relevant," ensuring unsold LGA1700 boards remain viable for new processor releases.
- TrendForce expects conventional DRAM contract prices to rise up to 18% this quarter; meanwhile, Intel continues relying on this five-year-old socket technology to mitigate pricing pressure.
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Intel is reportedly launching new CPUs on a five-year-old socket to allow DDR4
Gigabyte says new Intel processors will arrive on the five-year-old LGA1700 socket in early 2027, and has updated the BIOS across its whole B760 and H610 lineup. The socket takes DDR4, which costs far less than DDR5 in a market where AI has pushed memory prices to records. Gigabyte says new Intel processors will arrive […] This story continues at The Next Web
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