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Intel to continue Raptor Lake CPU production for years due to DDR5 price surge

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Intel plans to continue offering its Raptor Lake CPUs for several more years, according to Intel VP Robert Hallock. This decision comes as a result of a recent surge in demand for these chips, particularly for systems utilizing DDR4 memory. The high cost of DDR5 RAM has driven consumers back to more affordable DDR4 platforms, increasing the demand for older LGA 1700 socket processors. AI

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Intel to continue Raptor Lake CPU production for years due to DDR5 price surge

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jake Roach ·

    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.”

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    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 DDR

    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 compa…

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