➀ Intel's next-generation Diamond Rapids 'Xeon' CPUs will feature a massive LGA 9324 socket with nearly 10,000 gold contact pads. ➁ The LGA 9324 socket is part of the Oak Stream platform, succeeding the Birch Stream platform. ➂ The new socket is expected to support higher core counts and is set to launch around 2025-2026, competing directly with AMD's EPYC 'Venice' CPUs.