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"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?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
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.

Intel Core i7-13700K

Intel's "Raptor Lake" 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors remain a solid option for DDR4 gaming PCs.

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Intel's impressive Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is now available in limited quantities — Don't miss an "incredible deal for content creators who moonlight as gamers"

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Intel's eagerly anticipated Core Ultra 250KF Plus desktop CPU, the most affordable of the bunch, is now available to buy in limited quantities. It's a perfect option for value-conscious gamers and creators, and I don't expect stock to last long.

Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processor reverse side showing LGA 1851 contacts

A look at the new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processor held between two fingers.

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Intel's vPro platform expands to Core Ultra Series 3 processors to keep your next work laptop safe — with local AI and efficiency

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
Intel's latest vPro upgrades on Core Ultra mean enterprise‑ready laptops with the efficiency of Panther Lake, and a more secure PC for your job.

Intel vPro with Core Ultra Series 3 samples on display

Intel's new vPro platform wants to save your battery and your data.

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Don't buy a gaming laptop yet! Intel's new processors just launched, with "up to +8% faster performance" over its last gen — Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile announced

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Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile chips bring FPS gains to high-end gaming laptops with in-house performance-boosting "IBOT" tech.

Intel Core Ultra mobile processor with gaming laptops in the background

Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile chips bring FPS gains to high-end gaming laptops with in-house performance-boosting "IBOT" tech.

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Intel's new desktop processors might appeal to PC gamers with its Core Ultra 200S Plus refresh — but the price is the real plot twist

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus desktop processor held in hand

Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus arrive in a quirky box, yearning to appeal to a younger gaming audience.

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Intel’s new XeSS 3 driver finally brings multi‑frame generation to Arc GPUs — early results suggest smoother performance, smarter frame pacing, and a more competitive alternative to DLSS and FSR

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
The launch driver for Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" mobile chips includes XeSS 3 Multi Frame Generation support, and you can test it out now on way more hardware than just the new integrated GPUs.

Image from Intel Tech Tour 2025.

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