# GIGABYTE Confirms Raptor Lake NEXT Support

October 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM

> GIGABYTE announces BIOS updates for Z790 and B760 motherboards to support Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake NEXT processors arriving in 2027.

[GIGABYTE](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/gigabyte-technology-q697675>) has announced that its **Z790**, B760, and H610 motherboards will support [Intel](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/intel-q248>)'s upcoming **Raptor Lake NEXT** processors through a BIOS update. While Z790 models offer out-of-the-box compatibility, both DDR4 and DDR5 versions will support the new chips.

Intel is scheduled to launch the Raptor Lake NEXT lineup in early 2027, a timeframe confirmed by GIGABYTE in a recent blog post. These processors utilize the existing [LGA 1700](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/lga-1700-q97354306>) socket and architecture, with leaks suggesting a top-end SKU featuring 20 cores.

This release extends the life of the LGA 1700 platform with variants ranging from 4-core to 16-core mid-range configurations. By maintaining architectural consistency, GIGABYTE ensures that current PC builders can upgrade without replacing their hardware.


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