Gigabyte has officially confirmed that Intel will release new processors with the LGA 1700 socket in early 2027. The company has already released BIOS updates for the entire line of motherboards based on the B760 and H610 chipsets, preparing existing models to work with future processors – this applies to boards that support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.
The names of the processors are not mentioned in the Gigabyte press release; It was previously reported that Intel is planning to release the next update of chips based on the Raptor Lake architecture – their production is expected to begin at the end of January 2027. To install new processors, owners of compatible motherboards will only need to update the BIOS, Gigabyte said. The company announced itself as the first motherboard manufacturer to provide support for new products across its entire line of models based on the B760 and H610 chipsets – BIOS updates are already available on the official support website.
“Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards and hardware solutions, today announced BIOS support for upcoming LGA 1700 processors on all its motherboards powered by Intel B760 and H610 chipsets. The new LGA 1700 processors, expected to be released in early 2027, will provide performance gains on the established platform, and Gigabyte customers will be able to use them from day one.”says in announcements.
The announcement confirms that future processors will be able to run on motherboards with DDR4 memory. Gigabyte specifically notes support for both memory standards, which is consistent with previously received information about the updated Raptor Lake series. Other chipsets for LGA 1700, including Z690, Z790 and B660, have not yet been mentioned. The processors are expected to be designated Core 2000.
According to unofficial data, the new line of Intel desktop processors will include a 16-core model with a TDP of 125 W (8 productive and 8 efficient cores), as well as a 20-core model with a TDP of 65 W (8 productive and 12 efficient cores). The 16-core model could be a successor to the 14-core Core i5-14600K – Intel has not yet confirmed this. The company, however, intends to continue offering processors for the LGA 1700 platform because demand for systems with DDR4 support continues, Intel Vice President Robert Hallock said in August. Rising prices for DDR5 memory have made existing DDR4 platforms an attractive alternative for buyers who are unwilling to upgrade their computer.
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