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Intel readies LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR4 support

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC · How we work

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Intel is reportedly releasing new CPUs that use the LGA 1700 socket.
The LGA 1700 socket supports both DDR5 and DDR4 memory, allowing cheaper DDR4 configurations.
Intel VP Robert Hallock said DDR4 integration drives the continuation of Raptor Lake chips.
Testing shows DDR5 memory can increase game FPS by 1% to 10% depending on resolution and GPU.

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Story summary

Intel is reportedly releasing new CPUs that use the LGA 1700 socket.
The LGA 1700 socket supports both DDR5 and DDR4 memory, allowing cheaper DDR4 configurations.
Intel VP Robert Hallock said DDR4 integration drives the continuation of Raptor Lake chips.
Testing shows DDR5 memory can increase game FPS by 1% to 10% depending on resolution and GPU.