Changing i5-3317U with a Better Processor

[UVaro]

Hello All,

I am kind of a stranger to computer technologies. Therefore I need your expertise. I have an old notebook with uses i5-3317U processor and I am thinking to renew it to improve computer performance.

I have made couple of searches and found that Intel website shows compatible products under my product's details:

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/65707/intel-core-i5-3317u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-2-60-ghz.html

There are several i7 chipsets but not an exact product model name. So, can I change my process with a better one and which processor model should I use?

Thanks in advance.

[AlHill]

Before you can do anything, you need to ask the device/motherboard manufacturer which processors are supported by THEIR bios. Then, you can select from those.

An upgrade processor must be socket, chipset, AND BIOS compatible.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005682/processors.html

However, none of this matters because your existing processor is soldered to the motherboard.

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/65707/intel-core-i5-3317u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-2-60-ghz.html

Doc

[UVaro]

So that means I can never change it 😥

[AlHill]

Time to get a new(er) laptop.

Doc

[UVaro]

Yes, it is easy to say if you are not aware of prices in my country 🙂 I will choose other way, I will buy another RAM and will use this old friend until it burst into flames 🔥