Intel doubles down on gaming with Panther Lake, claims 76% faster gaming performance
AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D could save you hundreds on your new build during the RAM crisis
The rest of the chips are marketed as having generic Intel Graphics anyway, with no proper designation for their iGPUs. So, not following Intel's mandate for fast memory will essentially downgrade you to those offerings instead; not literally, but in a anti-piracy DRM countermeasure sort of way. You'll retain the high-end performance you paid for, but without the brandishing.
That being said, integrated graphics are still reliant on shared system memory and slower RAM will negatively affect bandwidth, potentially lowering those sweet FPS numbers. Therefore, it's not just a marketing tactic, but instead a genuine effort to curb vendors from cutting corners where it matters most. The Blue Team simply doesn't want Panther Lake's biggest selling point to be undermined.
Most OEMs do work closely with Intel to fine-tune their products and bring them up to spec, but smaller manufacturers can slip under the radar. Given the soaring RAM prices, there's a high chance companies might try to under-equip these machines to save costs. This is where Intel's requirement will ensure you're getting exactly what was advertised, without any sneaky part-swapping under the hood.
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