Intel to extend Raptor Lake CPU supply amid rising DDR5 costs

Intel plans to continue supplying its 13th and 14th generation Raptor Lake CPUs for several years to provide an alternative for users facing high DDR5 memory costs. Due to memory shortages and rising DDR5 prices, there is increased demand for hardware that supports the more affordable DDR4 standard.

Robert Hallock, Intel's Vice President and General Manager of Enthusiast Channel Business, stated that the company aims to maintain the supply of 10-nanometer chips for the LGA 1700 socket to meet this demand. This strategy includes potential refreshes of the Raptor Lake lineup, which could exist alongside the DDR5-exclusive Nova Lake architecture.

Additionally, reports suggest Intel is developing the Razor Lake-AX APU based on the Nova Lake architecture. This chip is expected to be a large APU platform rather than a conventional desktop processor, though it is reportedly locked for overclocking and may not arrive until late 2027 or early 2028.