Intel Is Reportedly Launching New CPUs On Old Sockets That Support DDR4 Memory

This is, of course, due to the AI-fueled RAMpocalypse.

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Intel is reportedly releasing new CPUs built on LGA 1700 sockets, according to motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte. The LGA 1700 has been around since 2021, which is a really long time in processor land. Why use relatively ancient technology in brand-new processors that are set to release next year? It all comes down to the price of memory, according to a report…