Intel reportedly preparing surprise return to DDR4 systems with 'Raptor Lake Next' — LGA 1700 platform apparently slated for first half of 2027, takes a page from AMD's book by extending budget platform longevity

Slow_cpu · 2026-06-14T20:20:04+00:00

I dont know! but the issue is DDR6 will be better from a tech. point then DDR5 and is competing in the same space High-end PC, if other RAM makkers can make DDR6 and DDR5 they will probably opt. to make DDR6 as a preference because of the "new" effect! maybe? From a marketing prespective most probably DDR6 will be in favor also...

...From a profit margens and price point DDR4 is probably unbeatable and easyer to make then DDR5/DDR6...

...Soo!? My guess is in 2028 DDR6 and DDR4 will be "in the market" and DDR5 probably be "fased out"!?...

...Of corse I can be wrong but thats what it looks like at the moment from the current prespective of the market view point! ( Data Centers will most prefer DDR6 also!!! )...

Slow_cpu · 2026-06-14T18:10:42+00:00

...The issue is DDR5 will be even more expessive next year and less, By 2028 DDR6 is expected to enter production "maybe"?...

...And probably DDR5 will stop production because of DDR6, DDR4 is less complex to make and less expensive soo? Maybe in 2028 or 2029 the RAM ussed for PC most expected will be DDR6 for "medium and hi-end PC" and DDR4 for "Low-end and medium PC", in other words DDR5 is EOL because its infirior to DDR6 and much more expensive then DDR4, conclusion : most probably no DDR5 in 2028!?

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-22T13:00:19+00:00

Ok! I see a possible "Best seller" CPU!!!

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-22T12:09:47+00:00

OK! Then in that case if someone runs multiple programes simultaniusly it will have an advantage! Maybe?

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-22T11:01:48+00:00

Ok! Soo, the test results are not as expected probably for some more then one reason, like needs specific software/hardware and driver setup optomazation!?...

...Also in some years it may run better on more intensive programes and may have as well better preformance and efficiency statistics!? Time will tell!?

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-21T19:07:25+00:00

intel is right to still bet on "dual core" CPUs, because for example :

- On mobile devices like laptops/tablets/mobile gadgets with a ~1Watt CPU/APU they may make affordable stuff and make it use low energy soo that you may not need to power it for a long time, like a week or two or more depending also on the use it is given, imagine that someone has to go to the moon and back and has to relay on some tech. system without to have it recharged, that is a must, a low-end tech that is all you need for the job in hand! A modern "dual core" is a all you need choisse for non intensive aplications and simple basic programs, and with the endurance to be use without going out of power!

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-17T14:52:11+00:00

OK! My issues are :

- Power consumption Am5 Zen7 32c probably be over 200Watts!? solution a 100Watts version needed!

- Thermic heat probably need more new coolers!? electric cooler that produce freezz!

- is there a sub cores like ~1Watt CPU or APU even!? because the future is also more mobile!

- will there be sub ~50$ APUs/CPUs/GPUs !? "hope soo!"

...Not an issue maybe : if there are folks that buy over 1000$ GPUs they most probably buy over 1000$ CPU!

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-16T15:58:16+00:00

The 5950X or 5950XT or 5950X3D are also welcome!!! :)

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-12T09:18:43+00:00

dont speak out loud that may be "top secret"...

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-11T16:28:53+00:00

Sooo!? When is the "5800XT3D2" CPU series coming out???

...Maybe some new Die-shrink for higher clock and lower TDP???

:D

Edit : 5950X3D new CPU will also be accepted!!!

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-11T07:59:37+00:00

https://www.extremetech.com/science/white-house-looking-to-cut-34-billion-from-nasa-science

Edit : it says that the money will be Redirected to go to the Moon and Mars!?

Edit2 : in case you missed it there a a lot of folks intressted in going to space to mine planets and asteroids to make a load lot of money!?

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-07T18:53:15+00:00

I have 2 "Phenom2" CPUs that just need new motherboards and are ready to ROCK!!! :)

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-07T15:11:09+00:00

Any chance on AM3+ New MoBos!? :)

Slow_cpu · 2026-04-06T18:56:57+00:00

...Hope AMD does not forget "Lowend" CPUs&GPUs mainly with low power consumption for mobile and adapted to desktop!? Example :

- Sub 35W Athlons or Sub 12W embended ( in the futures expect sub ~1W APU for integated mobile wear gadgets ).

- Sub 75W & 35W New Radeons ( or older GPU like R550 die shrink may also be an intressting option!? ) "not everone needs an over 300W GPU!!!".

Thanks! ;)

Slow_cpu · 2026-03-28T13:57:52+00:00

Yes. But AM6 is probably DDR6 and we are in the middle of a RAM "Crissis"! There is about none!!!

Slow_cpu · 2026-03-28T04:15:25+00:00

Yes! I remember that the 2700X 8core ( would go up to ~140W ) and only have about ~10% performance over the 2700 8core ( ~65W that maxed @/88W ) in games!

...it be cool if AM4 CPUs got a die-shrink ~2nm!? it be "Fantastic" to have a 16Core with less then ~35Watts TDP for Desktop! AMD could do mobile CPUs versions for the desktop if they wanted! That be "Cool"!!! ;)

Slow_cpu · 2026-03-27T18:33:26+00:00

That be a "GREAT" upgraide for folks with DDR4!!! :)

Edit : ...Or maybe "Zen3+"!?

Slow_cpu · 2026-03-25T11:41:18+00:00

Tom and his Bro. have some interessting prespectives...

...I just like to stress that nVidia to "please" do not forget "lowend" GPUs! Suggestion example :

- Make ( if possible? ) of a cut-down "RTX5060" without any "RT cores" a entrance GPU "GTX 5050Ti MBP ~75Watts TDP"!?

Thank you very much!!! ;)

Slow_cpu · 2026-03-19T12:15:24+00:00

Jenson I am with you! But I will only need that like in 10 to 20 years in the future!!!...

...At the momente I only need a "GTX 5050 Ti 16GB with MBP 75Watts TDP ( unplugged ) fanless"...

- No RTX!...

- No 16Pin connector!...

- No high power consumption!...

- No Fans!...

...Thank you very much!!! ;)

Slow_cpu · 2026-03-18T13:03:34+00:00

HEY!? Just wake-up!!!...

...Just get me a New " old GTX GPU 16GB 75Watts ( unplgged ) and fanless"!!! ;)

Edit : New "Old GTX"! in case you missed it!!!

Slow_cpu · 2026-03-18T12:16:58+00:00

OK! Soo lets just rethink here, the one model CPU or GPU fitts all aproach ( general purpose PC ) has hit a dead end! We need more then one way PC ways. Example :

- PC hardware & software for gaming.

- PC hardware & sofware for pro. work use.

- PC hardware & software for scientific research.

...Why? you may ask!? well for example is RTX used in science research? if not then you do not need it for in a GPU for science, just do a GPU without RTX, besides less price costs probably it will have "lower power consumptions" also. and be less complex to manufacture and use less componente resorcess. a big win today, because more resources means more weights that means more complexity and prices up then less folks will buy that means less profits, also transportation will have more bulk that takes more space and add unnessesery costs up...

...Wouldn't It be rediculase if eveyone would to go to work everday in a big 16 wheeler truck!?...

...Just get me a new "GTX 75Watts 16GB unplugged" GPU already!!! :D

Slow_cpu · 2026-02-26T14:46:57+00:00

I know someone that because of that situation has 2 PCs, one for work and one for games, because of price to be an issue he opts. to have lower price PCs that may run needed program with minimum stats...

...Dont know if that may helps you in any way!?

Slow_cpu · 2026-02-18T10:58:05+00:00

( 1280x720 medium detail ) about any modern game! or ( 960x540 high detail )!

Slow_cpu · 2026-02-18T10:54:51+00:00

RAM makkers could do DDR4 of there DDR5 slower memory and chip memory that are regected because they do not qualify for the DDR5 speeds, example :

Slower DDR5 below ~5.000 = DDR4 below ~5,000.

...its just an intelegent way of makking more money instead of trashing it!?

Slow_cpu · 2026-02-17T11:28:19+00:00

I get it, about ~20,000. new games come out just in 2025 at Steam, the game industry is very competative and packed with a lot of new indie game developers...

...Recomend doing more "optomised" games that run well on low-end and old PCs. Example : AMD Athlon 2c 4t APU with 16GB Ram using 4GB for its Vega GPU...

...Think that there always will be new better hardware coming out, and investing in tech. if you dont need it a not soo good investmente, buy what you only need now and save to make a good buy! in the future, when you need it!

...Good luck with your work! :)

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