WYP
News Guru
DDR5 is here, but that doesn't mean that DDR4 is dead.
Read more about Raptor Lake's reported support for DDR4 memory.
Read more about Raptor Lake's reported support for DDR4 memory.
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Intel's next-generation Raptor Lake CPUs will reportedly support both DDR4 and DDR5
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KingNosser
Well-known member
I'm not so sure amd will do the same really depends on what they intend, half the reason i feel i'll just get a 5950x cheap and swap mobo's out it'll be cheaper than going full zen 4 and tbh my 6800XT doesn't need more and by then prices will be far far lower, but never know they might start an all out war on price.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
Hopefully they will be a drop in replacement in current boards. AL is impressive for a first attempt at hybrid architecture, RL should prove to be quite a jump one would expect. I could see myself upgrading to it if AMD can't match them.
AngryGoldfish
Old N Gold
Yeah, me too. As you said in another post, Intel still have some of the best engineers. And it's also quite clear that AMD feel no need to offer stellar budget options at this time. Intel could well want to cater to those that are happy with an efficient 6c CPU for as little money as possible. If they can keep the platform prices down, I'd definitely consider going back to Intel.
Dawelio
Active member
At what point would you potentially make the switch then? Are you waiting for AMDs updated CPUs early next year to see what they are offering or are you thinking in the nearer future?...
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AngryGoldfish
Old N Gold
After I see the V-cache update for Zen 3, not if current Zen 3 prices are dropped in the next week or so. To be honest though, I say what I say with a huge caveat. My financial situation is dire right now. I won't be spending any unnecessary money on anything. I would love to build a new SFF system using a low TDP 6c CPU and a low TDP GPU like the 6600XT, but I just can't afford it. And I probably won't be able to for many months. But hypothetically, the newest iteration of Zen 3 is what I want to see compared to Alder Lake. If Alder Lake is still competitive, I'd consider switching back to Intel.
