Intel’s next-generation desktop processors, known as Arrow Lake, are expected to be unveiled in September and launched in October. These CPUs will introduce a new socket, the LGA1851, and support for the CAMM2 memory standard. Arrow Lake CPUs are expected to offer significant performance improvements, with the new P-cores providing a 14% boost in IPC and the E-cores delivering an impressive 38% IPC upgrade. While current-gen LGA 1700 motherboards won’t be compatible, some new Z890 boards will support CAMM2 memory, which offers advantages over traditional SO-DIMM. Intel’s move to launch Arrow Lake later than AMD’s Zen 5 processors, which are set to arrive in July, could make Intel an attractive alternative for PC builders seeking a new socket and CAMM2 memory support.