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Tom’s Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
Technology
Zhiye Liu

Intel’s next-gen LGA1954 socket will support Nova Lake, Razor Lake, and beyond — finally an Intel socket that outlives its CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU.

If you ask a computer enthusiast, particularly an Intel one, what they hate most, it’s having to upgrade to a new motherboard to take advantage of the best CPUs. However, a shift may be on the horizon. According to reputable Intel hardware leaker Jaykihn, Intel may finally be following AMD’s footsteps in long-term socket longevity. The upcoming LGA1954 socket reportedly has the potential to support multiple generations of next-generation chips, starting from Nova Lake, Razor Lake, and beyond.

Upgrading motherboards has always been a point of frustration for Intel customers. Buying a new processor comes with the hidden cost of a new motherboard and sometimes the need to replace other components along the way. A longer socket lifespan would definitely make Intel platforms more appealing to consumers, and it would reduce the hassle and expense of frequent motherboard upgrades, something Intel users have been asking for ages.

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