The Latest Breaking News from Robert Hallock

Intel is keeping Raptor Lake CPUs around for 'years to come' as a cheaper alternative to DDR5-compatible chips

Because of the memory cri.... do I even need to say it?

PC Gamer · Aug 17

"LGA 1700 is still a good socket" - Maybe don't throw out your DDR4 motherboard just yet, as Intel says Raptor Lake will be supported "for years to come"

Intel's Robert Hallock has reiterated his desire to support the Raptor Lake platform for "years to come".

GamesRadar · Aug 17

Intel says it will launch new core with Nova Lake on desktop first, not in data center — VP Robert Hallock hopes enthusiasts ‘do the math’ compared to AMD

Intel’s Robert Hallock says he hopes enthusiasts “do the math” compared to AMD, highlighting that the company’s new core architecture will release in consumer processors before the data center.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 16

'Hardcore PC enthusiasts are significantly underestimating the importance of software to the PC experience, like really, really seriously,' says Intel Enthusiast VP

Robert Hallock suggests up to 30% of gaming performance can be "hidden" behind CPU optimisations.

PC Gamer · Apr 24

'Overclocking should not be a feature that is exclusively reserved for the people paying the most amount of money,' says VP of Intel's enthusiast chip business

The future looks bright—just not in this hardware generation.

PC Gamer · Apr 22

Intel teases wider range of overclockable CPUs for future platforms — VP Robert Hallock says budget builders 'deserve the same level of features' as more well-heeled enthusiasts

In a new interview, Intel VP Robert Hallock unveiled a renewed focus on the entry-level enthusiast market with a commitment to release more budget-friendly unlocked CPUs over time.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 21

"Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?

Intel's aging Raptor Lake desktop CPUs are "not going anywhere," according to an Intel exec, as RAM prices soar and PC gamers search for DDR4 alternatives. Are these chips worth buying in 2026? Let's explore.

Windows Central · Apr 8

Raptor Lake chips 'not going anywhere' as Intel commits to making older CPUs 'abundantly available' and keeping DDR4 support alive

That includes motherboards with both DDR4 and DDR5 support.

PC Gamer · Apr 8

"We are not ignorant of the feedback" - Intel seems to be planning AMD-style support for its CPU sockets, and that could make the red vs blue battle a lot closer in the years to come

Intel seems to be planning longer support for its upcoming CPU generations, and that's something I've been wishing on for years.

GamesRadar · Mar 23

Intel VP says future sockets should last longer and support more CPU generations

This could make Nova Lake a platform really worth investing in.

PC Gamer · Mar 23