{
  "id": 13092986,
  "title": "Intel to release new CPUs on old socket in early 2027 says Gigabyte - memory crisis making DDR4 desirable again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/intel-to-release-new-cpus-on-old-socket-in-early-2027-says-gigabyte",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:19:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/intel-to-release-new-cpus-on-old-socket-in-early-2027-says-gigabyte-memory-crisis-making-ddr4-desirable-again/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gigabyte is preparing B760 and H610 motherboards for the release of new LGA1700 processors in early 2027. These processors, built on the established LGA1700 socket, promise enhanced performance. The new CPUs are based on Raptor Lake and Arrow Lake architectures, which were last released in 2023. While there have been two subsequent launches, Intel's X3D chips have yet to challenge AMD's dominance in the enthusiast market. Despite this, the older chips still support DDR4 memory, which is currently much cheaper than DDR5.\n\nIntel VP and GM for enthusiast channel, Robert Hallock, has confirmed that Raptor Lake chips will remain in Intel's lineup for years and that DDR4 support is one of the reasons. He expects the DDR4 pricing to normalize over time, making it a viable option for consumers. Gigabyte's latest BIOS allows existing B760 and H610 motherboard users to upgrade to upcoming processors by updating the BIOS and installing the new CPU. The move is simple and does not require replacing the motherboard or system.\n\nWith DDR4 support, users can upgrade from DDR4 to DDR5 with a new motherboard and one of these chips, though the performance gain might not be substantial as DDR4 is adequate for gaming. The new processors aim to offer more cores and better performance at lower price points, providing a cost-effective drop-in upgrade for users with older chips who cannot afford a complete system overhaul.",
  "summary": "Likely to offer new options with DDR4 support.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}