Gigabyte says B760 and H610 boards will support upcoming LGA 1700 chips
Gigabyte says its B760 and H610 boards are BIOS-ready for unnamed LGA 1700 processors expected in early 2027.
By Maya Lindqvist · Senior Technology Correspondent
2 min read
Gigabyte LGA 1700 processors support is coming to the company’s B760 and H610 motherboard range, Gigabyte said Oct. 9. The company said a BIOS update will prepare both DDR4 and DDR5 versions of those boards for unnamed processors expected in early 2027.
The announcement could give owners of qualifying Gigabyte boards a CPU upgrade path without changing their motherboard. Gigabyte says users can download the latest BIOS, install it and then fit a supported upcoming processor.
What does Gigabyte’s LGA 1700 announcement mean for DDR4 PC owners?
For owners of a Gigabyte B760 or H610 DDR4 board, the statement means the company expects those models to work with the forthcoming LGA 1700 chips after a BIOS update. Gigabyte directs buyers to its motherboard list for the supported boards and BIOS versions.
A DDR4-compatible processor does not mean it will work in every existing DDR4 PC; buyers must confirm compatibility with the relevant motherboard and CPU. Gigabyte’s announcement covers only its B760 and H610 lineup, rather than every LGA 1700 or DDR4 motherboard.
Gigabyte did not identify the processors, give their specifications or name an Intel product line. Intel had not responded to a request for comment from The Verge, which reported the announcement on Oct. 9.
DDR4 began reaching the market in 2014 and was later succeeded by DDR5, The Verge reported. Intel introduced the LGA 1700 socket with its 12th-generation Alder Lake processors in 2021, according to The Verge; those chips supported DDR4 and DDR5. The publication reported that Intel shifted to a DDR5-only approach in 2024.
The Verge linked the development to rising RAM prices, but Gigabyte’s release does not state why the new processors are planned. The company’s confirmation is limited to BIOS support for its named board families and its expectation of an early-2027 launch.
Owners considering an upgrade can download the current BIOS from Gigabyte and check the company’s support list. Details on the processors themselves, including Intel’s formal identification and specifications, have yet to be announced by Gigabyte.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.