A leak from tipster Jaykihn, cited by VideoCardz, suggests Intel is preparing a refreshed Raptor Lake processor that retains the LGA1700 socket while adding an eight‑core P‑core and eight‑core E‑core layout. The configuration would extend the current platform rather than introduce a new architecture, potentially arriving with new motherboard models in early 2027. The rumored chip is said to keep DDR4 memory compatibility, a move that could lower upgrade costs as DDR5 pricing remains elevated. No performance figures were provided in the leak. According to the same source, Intel’s existing 14th‑generation CPUs will continue to be sold alongside the refreshed model, which would simply join the lineup rather than replace it. The information was reported by kitguru, which also posed the question of whether Intel’s push might extend DDR4’s relevance into 2027.