While both DDR4 and DDR5 memory are selling for sky-high prices, DDR5 platforms usually cost more due to high demand. However, the latest sales stats show something interesting. Monthly Mindfactory Sales Reveal DDR4 Motherboard Sales Account For Only 9.5% of Total Motherboard Sales While DDR5 Motherboards Still Sell Like Hotcakes Despite efforts by vendors to increase the production of DDR4 platforms, it appears that consumers aren't ready to transition back to DDR4. Since October last year, prices for DDR5 memory kits have been skyrocketing, and to tackle the situation, many vendors are now aiming to make the DDR4 platform mainstream […]

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Intel will reportedly focus more on the previous-gen processors to fulfill the current demand in the PC market. Intel is Reportedly Restarting Supply of Last Four Generation of Processors as Motherboard Vendors Ramp Up DDR4 Platform Production Roughly a month ago, we reported that some vendors are now restarting the production of DDR4 platforms, i.e., DDR4-compatible motherboards. This is to ensure the market gets DDR4 motherboards in sufficient quantity, as expensive DDR5 memory has made it unfeasible to build DDR5 systems on a budget. More reports are surfacing confirming the same report, and Intel appears to have prepared accordingly. As […]

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Intel's upcoming Refresh of the Raptor Lake will include a new family of HX SKUs, including 6+8, 8+12, and 8+16 variants. Raptor Lake Next HX Mobile Chips to Bring 14-24 Core Configuration; However, Intel is Expected to Remove the vPro Support Intel isn't just launching the Nova Lake before 2026 ends, but is also reportedly preparing for another launch, as we reportedly a few days ago. To fulfill the demands of the mainstream market, Intel is set to release Raptor Lake NEXT, which is expected to arrive in the early part of 2027 and should exist alongside the Nova Lake […]

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Intel is reportedly developing a new line of Socket LGA1700 desktop processors codenamed “Raptor Lake Next”. These upcoming chips aim to provide an upgrade path for users still using DDR4 memory, filling a gap left by the DDR5-exclusive Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” generation.

The report from Jaykihn (corroborated by VideoCardz and Tom's Hardware) states that these processors will coexist with the 14th Gen desktop CPUs. They will supposedly hit shelves under the Core 200 banner as a rebrand of Raptor Lake. Production is scheduled for late January 2027, with qualification samples expected by the end of this year at the earliest.

According to the leaker, these new CPUs will be available for desktop (125W and 65W) and laptop platforms (HX). Moreover, they'll be based on the original Raptor Lake, meaning they won't include the features found in Raptor Lake Refresh (Fast Throttle, APO, Wi-Fi 7, etc.).

Several core configurations are reportedly planned for the rollout. The lineup includes a 125W 16-core desktop processor featuring 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, with no mention of an 8+16 variant so far. Builders can also expect a 65W 20-core model packing 8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores, alongside a mid-range 10-core option with 6 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores. A budget-friendly 4-core model consisting solely of 4 P-Cores rounds out the stack. None of these will work with newer LGA-1851 or LGA-1954 platforms.

KitGuru says: Keeping DDR4 alive seems to be the go-to solution to navigate this memory market.