Intel plans new CPUs for LGA 1700 socket with DDR4 support
Intel is set to release new processors that will fit the LGA 1700 socket and can use cheaper DDR4 memory, according to Gigabyte.
Motherboard maker Gigabyte reports that Intel intends to introduce new processors that continue to use the LGA 1700 socket introduced in 2021. These CPUs will be capable of operating with either DDR5 or the lower-cost DDR4 memory modules, a response to one outlet surge in RAM prices. The dual-memory support is expected to apply to refreshed versions of Raptor Lake and Alder Lake chips.
Intel’s vice president Robert Hallock said the Raptor Lake family will stay on the market for "years to come" and highlighted DDR4 compatibility as a primary reason. Although Intel has not formally announced the launch, the move would allow users to build systems with cheaper 32 GB DDR4 kits priced around $210 versus DDR5 kits exceeding $480. The performance gap between DDR4 and DDR5 is modest for most gaming scenarios, making the option attractive for cost-sensitive consumers.
Why it matters
Cheaper DDR4 support could lower PC building costs amid rising memory prices.
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