Intel to release new CPUs on old socket in early 2027 says Gigabyte - memory crisis making DDR4 desirable again
Gigabyte has announced that Intel will release new CPUs for the LGA1700 socket in early 2027, continuing support for DDR4 memory. This move is driven by the lower cost of DDR4 compared to DDR5, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers and those looking for an upgrade path without a full system rebuild.
- Entities
- Topic: Motherboard
- Company: Intel
- Company: Gigabyte
- Topic: DDR5 RAM
- Company: AMD
- Topic: DDR4
- Topic: CPU
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