Older Raptor Lake CPUs are a ‘core part of the portfolio’ for years to come, says Intel — there’s been a ‘sudden inrush of demand’ for LGA 1700 chips due to DDR5 prices
Intel has seen a “sudden inrush” of demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, and it says they’ll remain a part of the company’s lineup for desktop builders “for years to come.”
Intel’s Robert Hallock, vice president and general manager of the enthusiast channel business, has stated that Raptor Lake CPUs will remain a core part of Intel’s offerings for years to come. Intel has no plans to abandon Raptor Lake and is working on smoothing out supply and pricing inconsistencies. Raptor Lake CPUs are still among the best options for gaming, even with the underperformance of Arrow Lake and high DDR5 prices.
Hallock explained that the sudden surge in demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, caused by the RAM pricing crisis, has led to inventory and pricing issues. He emphasized that people still want the fastest available CPUs for their money, leading to increased demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, which Intel did not anticipate. Raptor Lake remains the top DDR4 performer, according to Hallock, as DDR4 is the major bottleneck in games, even for the 5800X3D.
Intel plans to introduce Raptor Lake Next, another slate of refreshes, and Bartlett Lake processors, which are exclusively for embedded applications. The company is also considering splitting mainstream and enthusiast offerings due to pricing pressures in the market.
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