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Decade-old RAM is making a comeback

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In October 2026, Intel and AMD are introducing CPUs designed to support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, reversing a 2024 shift toward DDR5-only. Gigabyte confirmed this dual-format support on LGA 1700 motherboards, which debuted in 2021 with Alder Lake processors. This marks a return to last-generation RAM technology amid rising costs. The article is a preprint from The Verge, and specific pricing figures or exact production dates are not provided.

Key points

• Intel and AMD are releasing new processors that support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types on LGA 1700 sockets.
• Gigabyte announced that its motherboards will support both DDR4 and DDR5 simultaneously on the LGA 1700 platform.

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The article is a preprint from The Verge and does not provide specific pricing figures, exact production dates, or detailed technical specifications for the new CPUs.

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