i3 to i7 upgrade?

[JCurtiss]

Is there a compatibility chart for i3 to i7 processor upgrade?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Yes, you can find the list of supported processors for your PC at the link below...

HP Pavilion p7-1228 Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

Processor upgrade information

• Socket type: LGA 1155
• Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

  Processor	TDP
  Core i7-2600 (Sandy Bridge) quad core	95W
  Core i7-2600s (Sandy Bridge) quad core	65W
  Core i5-2500 (Sandy Bridge) quad core	95W
  Core i5-2500s (Sandy Bridge) quad core	65W
  Core i5-2500t (Sandy Bridge) quad core	45W
  Core i5-2400 (Sandy Bridge) quad core	95W
  Core i5-2400s (Sandy Bridge) quad core	65W
  Core i5-2390t (Sandy Bridge) quad core	35W
  Core i5-2300 (Sandy Bridge) quad core	95W
  Core i3-2120 (Sandy Bridge) dual core	65W
  Core i3-2100 (Sandy Bridge) dual core	65W
  Core i3-2100t (Sandy Bridge) dual core	35W
  Core G860 dual core	65W
  Core G850 dual core	65W
  Core G630 dual core	65W
  Core G540 dual core	65W
  Core G530 dual core	65W