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[News] Intel Won’t Discontinue Raptor Lake DDR4 Models, Supports Lower-Memory Configurations Amid Shortages
What happened
Intel stated it will not discontinue DDR4-supporting Raptor Lake models and is validating lower-memory configurations for Wildcat Lake due to ongoing memory supply constraints. DDR4 currently holds a significant cost advantage over DDR5, with memory costs now outweighing CPU prices in system builds. Bullish: Indicates tight memory supply dynamics and accelerates the digestion of legacy DDR4 inventory.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 75/100
Affected components and suppliers
DDR4DDR5Raptor LakeWildcat Lake
shortageeol-extensionmemory-constraintscost-advantage
Source and time
Source: TrendForce · 6/2/2026 · View original source
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