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If you ask a computer enthusiast, particularly an Intel one, what they hate most, it’s having to upgrade to a new motherboard to take advantage of the best CPUs . However, a shift may be on the horizon. According to reputable Intel hardware leaker Jaykihn , Intel may finally be following AMD’s footsteps in long-term socket longevity. The upcoming LGA1954 socket reportedly has the potential to support multiple generations of next-generation chips, starting from Nova Lake, Razor Lake , and beyond.

Upgrading motherboards has always been a point of frustration for Intel customers. Buying a new processor comes with the hidden cost of a new motherboard and sometimes the need to replace other components along the way.…