https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Need-help-to-upgrade-my-processor/m-p/1243154#M48819 <P>You need to ask sony what processors are supported by their bios.&nbsp; Then, you can select from those.&nbsp; And, that is only possible if your current processor is not soldered to the motherboard.</P> <P>My personal opinion is that this is a waste of time and money for a device that is 11+ years old.&nbsp; You would be far better off investing in a new(er) laptop.</P> <P>Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)</P> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:38:59 GMT AlHill 2021-01-04T19:38:59Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Need-help-to-upgrade-my-processor/m-p/1243149#M48818 Hi,<BR />I have a Sony Vaio E Series laptop with Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (3M Cache, 2.13 GHz).<BR />I would like to upgrade it with a better processor. Which is the best processor that can be replaced with my old one. Please find attached the specs of my laptop. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:14:35 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Need-help-to-upgrade-my-processor/m-p/1243149#M48818 Saquib 2021-01-04T19:14:35Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Need-help-to-upgrade-my-processor/m-p/1243154#M48819 <P>You need to ask sony what processors are supported by their bios.&nbsp; Then, you can select from those.&nbsp; And, that is only possible if your current processor is not soldered to the motherboard.</P> <P>My personal opinion is that this is a waste of time and money for a device that is 11+ years old.&nbsp; You would be far better off investing in a new(er) laptop.</P> <P>Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)</P> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:38:59 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Need-help-to-upgrade-my-processor/m-p/1243154#M48819 AlHill 2021-01-04T19:38:59Z