Intel 14th gen socket – Does Intel 14th gen support DDR4?
Everything to know about Intel 14th gen socket & DDR4 compatibility
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Time to enlighten you with information about the Intel 14th gen socket, especially with the release date now here. If you’re interested in upgrading to the latest generation, then there are always things to consider before you take the plunge and figure out where to buy Intel 14th gen. Socket compatibility and answering will Intel 14th gen support DDR4 among them.
Before we get to the bottom of this query, you may want to brush up on the latest Intel 14th gen price details while you’re here. Also don’t miss out on a good read through our 14900K and 14600K reviews! Otherwise, let’s jump straight into learning all about compatibility with the newest generation of Intel processors.
What is the Intel 14th-generation socket?
With the news of Gigabyte adding support for Raptor Lake Refresh to its motherboards, it is pretty clear that Intel will be sticking to the LGA 1700 socket that we’ve seen in the past two generations for the 14th gen. So, anyone with a 12th or 13th-generation motherboard will be able to upgrade to the latest processors without much problem, though a BIOS update may be required.
So, with Intel now launching the 14th gen, we can see that they’ll be sticking with LGA 1700 until Intel’s 15th gen arrives at the very least. This may have been a disappointment to some, but we think it nicely bridges the gap between two important generations.
Does Intel 14th Gen support DDR4?
Wondering if Intel’s 14th Gen CPUs will support DDR4 RAM? Then you’re not alone. It’s one of the most pressing questions on many fans’ minds as we near, what looks like, the release date for Intel’s 14th Gen CPUs. We know for certain that the new chips will support DDR5 RAM, but will they support the last generation? And if not, what other options do you have?
Since 14th gen is using the LGA 1700 socket, not much has really changed since last gen in terms of compatibility. As per PC World, we do have confirmation that Intel executives said the chip would support DDR5 and LPDDR5, and Intel has confirmed DDR4 and LPDDR4 compatibility as well. We now know that the Intel 14th generation will be on Socket LGA 1700 and support DDR4 memory because of the motherboard compatibility. Intel has made an important decision, as the price hurdle to get on the DDR5 standard is a tough one for some to clear.
Intel 14th gen socket FAQs
Do I need to upgrade my motherboard for Intel 14th gen?
Intel 14th gen sticks to the LGA 1700 socket as seen on 12th and 13th gen motherboards. So if you already have one of these in your rigs, you will be able to slot in a 14th gen processor.
Does Intel 14th gen support DDR5?
Yes. We saw the Intel 13th gen support both DDR4 and DDR5 platforms, which means the Intel 14th gen definitely supports DDR5, as this is the latest version.
