Even if you upgrade Intel to Intel or AMD to AMD you often need a new mobo because sockets change. I upgraded this year and couldn't even use my old ram because the new CPU architecture doesn't support it.
Sockets appear to have a slightly longer life where it used to be like every 15-20 months you would need a new mobo, the sockets are lasting a tad longer since the upgrade cycles have gotten longer. Memory standards last quite a bit so it’s important to align standards. Ultimately every choice has downsides
Even if you upgrade Intel to Intel or AMD to AMD you often need a new mobo because sockets change. I upgraded this year and couldn't even use my old ram because the new CPU architecture doesn't support it.
Sockets appear to have a slightly longer life where it used to be like every 15-20 months you would need a new mobo, the sockets are lasting a tad longer since the upgrade cycles have gotten longer. Memory standards last quite a bit so it’s important to align standards. Ultimately every choice has downsides