[SOLVED] will any i5 processor fit into the same socket as an i3-3220

[Omer Uney]

I am running on an i3-3220, it has its limitations and I'm looking for an upgrade. So, an i5 that produces better results than my i3-3220 @ 3.3ghz but is able to function with my motherboard.

 

[Barty1884]

What motherboard do you have?

Generally, any i5 or i7 of the era should be compatible..... but if it's an OEM motherboard (from a Dell, Lenovo etc), you may have BIOS support limitations -- although admittedly, that's pretty unlikely.

You should be fine with any IvyBridge CPU... examples: i5-3330, 3550, 3570 or i7-3770.
You should also be fine with the slightly older SandyBridge i7-2600 etc.