The latest information indicates that the Intel Core Raptor Lake Refresh processors will be released in October. In the meantime, at least two motherboard manufacturers are already releasing firmware supporting it.
Raptor Lake Refresh: ASRock and ASUS release first BIOSes
Both ASRock and ASUS have started rolling out new firmwares that add support for Intel’s next generation processors. On the ASRock side, support for the B760M PG Sonic WiFi motherboard was added and the changelog reads as follows, “support for next generation processors”. On the ASUS side, support was added for the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex motherboard. The firmware notes said the following: “improve system stability and compatibility with next-generation processors.”
https://t.co/WAOtU3iPnt1. Support for next-generation processors. pic.twitter.com/89NEoxRPll
— 188号 (@momomo_us) June 16, 2023
It is likely that more motherboards will gradually receive support as we get closer to the rumored October launch.
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX APEX BIOS 1203
Improve system stability and compatibility for the next-gen processors2. Fix the compatibility and instability issues when configuring RAID for high-capacity storage3. Do update the intel ME to version 16.1.27.2176
– HXL (@9550pro) June 17, 2023
This information is also confirming that, indeed, the Raptor Lake Refresh 14th Gen processors will be fully compatible with current Intel 600 and 700 motherboards. This is good news for users who bet on the 12th and 13th Gen Core. However, all indications are that there will be no real architecture leap until the arrival of Arrow Lake in late 2024 or early 2025, as Raptor Lake Refresh is just a ‘refresh’ for the desktop PC segment with higher clocks, higher memory support and little else. Higher clocks under the same architecture also means that the Core 14 series will also be more power demanding and hotter. Motherboard manufacturers already know this and would be working on new motherboards with a reinforced VRM, especially for the high-end (Core i9).
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