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08-19-2022 06:30 AM
Hey!
I have been pushing my PC to its limits recently and my Intel Core i3 10100 isn't cutting it, am I able to upgrade the core to an i7 or i9? What are my options? I looked long and far for the product specifications for my model but they don't seem to exist. I have more than enough RAM, and have run differing tests to determine it's my CPU that's holding my performance back. Thanks!
08-19-2022 07:10 AM - edited 08-19-2022 07:12 AM
It appears that this PC is a desktop and you are posting the notebook/laptop section, but here is info.
I went to the support site and found this
If that is your PC, and it has the Stark motherboard, then there is hope.
- TDP: up to 65 W
- Socket type: LGA1200
- Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:ProcessorTDPIntel Core i5-11400 (Rocket Lake-S) 2.6 GHz base frequency, up to 4.4 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 12 MB L3 cache, 6 cores65 WIntel Core i5-11400F (Rocket Lake-S) 2.6 GHz base frequency, up to 4.4 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 12 MB L3 cache, 6 cores65 WIntel Core i7-11700 (Rocket Lake-S) 2.5 GHz base frequency, up to 4.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 16 MB L3 cache, 8 cores65 WIntel Core i7-11700F (Rocket Lake-S) 2.5 GHz base frequency, up to 4.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 16 MB L3 cache, 8 cores
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