Rather than appearing in traditional socketed forms for desktops, Meteor Lake is slated to be present as a soldered processor in AiO systems. Intel's approach underscores a focus on the mobile computing domain, sidestepping the release of Meteor Lake for the typical desktop and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) sectors. It is likely that, analogous to previous Intel generations, Ball Grid Array (BGA) solutions might be incorporated in AiO devices.

Meteor Lake is a power efficient architecture that will power innovative mobile and desktop designs, including desktop form factors such as All-in-One (AIO). We will have more product details to share in the future.
- Intel via ComputerBase -

Intel's updated position confirms that, apart from potential BGA offerings in AiO and mini PC models like the Asus NUC series, Meteor Lake won't be a part of the broader desktop landscape. Desktop CPUs featuring Intel's Arrow Lake are anticipated to be the forthcoming release for the DIY market, with a projected launch in the second quarter of 2024.

Source: Intel via ComputerBase