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can I replase an i5 430m with I5 3360m?

Oct 20, 2018
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Hi, I need to know if can I replase an i5 430m with I5 3360m?
I have a Samsung R580:
socket 989 rPGA, compatible with G2 988B (wikipedia)
Chipset HM55, compatible with 3360m (Game Debate)

They both have the same power consumption has shown here but I dont know if the BIOS is compatible or if there may be some other problem, like with the ram or something else.
or maybe it's better to try it with an i5 580M that has the same socket (BGA 1288 and shipset HM55) according cpu-upgrade

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Solution
The socket may fit but the chipset inst compatible with the i5-3360m. The i5-580m would possibly work though, but that doesn't seem like much of an upgrade.