intel 13th gen
intel 13th gen
Some Intel B660 boards might need a BIOS upgrade before using Raptor Lake CPUs. Changing the BIOS could require a different processor that works with older BIOS versions. Motherboards for 13th gen Intel are not included by default.
It's likely some of the z790 boards come with 13th generation support right away, though updating the BIOS isn't overly complicated and doesn't strictly require out-of-box support.
The 700 series chipset isn't necessarily the best match for 13th gen As. While 600 series boards might work with a BIOS update, you should confirm with your motherboard manufacturer. If your board includes q-flash or similar features, it's fine. Otherwise, you'll need to install a BIOS update on the CPU.
Absolutely, you're right. Those are essentially the same idea.