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GIGABYTE Announces Support For Upcoming LGA 1700 Processors On Its Motherboards, Hinting At Raptor Lake "NEXT"
Wccftech • • technology
Key Points:
- GIGABYTE has indirectly confirmed Intel's upcoming LGA 1700 processor family, known as Raptor Lake NEXT, by announcing day-one support on its B760 and H610 motherboards through a BIOS update.
- The new processors, expected to launch in early 2027, will continue using the LGA 1700 socket and support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering users more flexibility and budget options.
- This BIOS update enables users to upgrade to the new CPUs without purchasing new motherboards, particularly benefiting those using affordable B760 and H610 chipsets.
- Raptor Lake NEXT is anticipated to include a range of processors from entry-level 4-10 core models to high-performance 16-core and 20-core variants with TDPs between 65W and 125W.
- The move highlights Intel's strategy to extend the LGA 1700 platform lifespan amid rising DDR5 prices and precedes the launch of the Nova Lake-S family.
