Intel 12th gen Core chips to switch to LGA 1700 socket, gain DDR5 support

It seems Intel has finally decided on the fate of its 12th-gen Core desktop processors, based on the Alder Lake architecture. These CPUs will feature a new LGA 1700 socket and support for the advanced DDR5 memory standard.

Alder Lake processors are set to replace 11th-gen Core chips with the Rocket Lake architecture, which will, in turn, be the last to use the LGA 1200 socket.

With a new socket, backward compatibility with existing motherboards is clearly out the window. However, in this case, it's justified by DDR5 memory support. According to leaks, the new memory will start at DDR5-4800, which is fantastic news, as earlier rumors suggested a base clock of 4000 MHz.

Based on current information, Intel's 12th-gen Core chips are expected to launch in late 2021 or, more realistically, in early 2022. What's more, these CPUs will likely feature a new die configuration, combining large (powerful) and small (energy-efficient) cores – similar to mobile processor designs. Alder Lake chips will be manufactured using a new revision of the 10nm process (10nm++).

Around the same time, AMD aims to launch its advanced Ryzen 5000 processors and a new AM5 platform, also with DDR5 memory support. So, Intel's Alder Lake chips won't be bored; they'll have plenty of competition in the market.

Source: WccfTech