Intel LGA-1700 platform gets another generation of CPUs, GIGABYTE confirms
Intel’s older desktop platform is getting another processor update.
GIGABYTE has confirmed that new Intel processors for the LGA-1700 socket are expected in early 2027. The company has released BIOS updates for its entire B760 and H610 motherboard lineup, preparing existing boards for the upcoming CPUs. This includes models supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.
The announcement does not mention any processor names. However, the timing matches Intel’s Core 2000 “Raptor Lake Next” lineup. At the time, we confirmed that Intel was planning another Raptor Lake refresh, with production scheduled for late January 2027.
B760 and H610 motherboards ready for 2027
According to GIGABYTE, owners of supported motherboards will only need a BIOS update before installing the new processors. The company claims to be the first motherboard manufacturer to provide support across its entire B760 and H610 lineup. The BIOS updates are already available through its official support website.
Oct 9, 2026 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, today announced BIOS support for the Upcoming LGA1700 processors across its entire lineup of Intel B760 and H610 motherboards. Built on Socket LGA1700 and expected to launch in early 2027, the new processors bring fresh performance to an established platform, and GIGABYTE users can be ready from day one.
This announcement also confirms that DDR4 motherboards will remain supported by the upcoming processors. GIGABYTE specifically mentions both memory standards, which aligns with previous information about Raptor Lake Next. The announcement does not address other LGA-1700 chipsets, including Z690, Z790 and B660.
Raptor Lake Next expected under Core 2000 branding
As previously reported by VideoCardz, Intel’s new desktop lineup is expected to include a 125W 16-core processor with 8 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores, alongside a 65W 20-core configuration with 8 Performance cores and 12 Efficient cores. More recently, leaker Jaykihn indicated that the 16-core model is intended to replace the Core i5-14600K, which has 14 cores. These specifications have not been officially confirmed by Intel.
Intel has already indicated that Raptor Lake will remain in production for years. In August, Intel executive Robert Hallock confirmed that the company intends to continue offering LGA-1700 processors, citing demand for DDR4-compatible systems as one reason. Rising DDR5 prices have made existing DDR4 platforms an alternative for buyers looking to avoid a complete system replacement.
Source: Gigabyte