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Intel has published an internal test driver labelled “RPL-NEXT”, which Tom’s Hardware says appears to refer to Raptor Lake Next CPUs. The report also points to shipping manifests listing CPUs with that name going back to August.
Why it mattersThe driver is locked and marked as a test build, so this is evidence of activity, not a product launch. Details such as model names and specifications remain uncertain; the outlet’s proposed matches to existing chips are estimates, not confirmed specifications.
Discuss: Would you consider a new CPU generation worthwhile if it fits existing motherboards, or should buyers expect a more substantial platform change?
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