Aspire E1-731-4699 CPU upgrade

Vidyogiochi

Hello!

I recently upgraded my E1-731-4699 laptop with some more RAM and an SSD drive. While the laptop is working wonderfully, I'm still interested in upgrading the CPU if it's possible as I do programming. I haven't torn the laptop apart down to the motherboard but have been doing some research online along with CPU-Z.

I have learned that the motherboard is EA70_HC model with an Ivy Bridge chipset and a 989 socket, which I believe can take both 988A or 988B type sockets(rPGA). 

Now my question is not only "Is the CPU able to be upgraded?", but if it is, what CPUs fit with this socket/chipset, works, and what would you recommend?

Thanks for the responses in advance!

brummyfan2

Hi,
You could upgrade up to i5-3230m in this model, could you please tell us the current CPU model, you can use any of the CPUs from i3-2348m, i3-3110m, i3-3120m or i5-3230m.

brummyfan2

Hi,
You could upgrade up to i5-3230m in this model, could you please tell us the current CPU model, you can use any of the CPUs from i3-2348m, i3-3110m, i3-3120m or i5-3230m.

Vidyogiochi

Hi!

Apologies, forgot to include that. The current is the stock Intel Pentium 2020M. 

Would it make sense to skip right to the i5 3230M? Not sure on performance between the CPUs but I can look up benchmarks, time permitting.

brummyfan2

Hi,
No problem, yes it will be a good upgrade  
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Pentium-2020M-vs-Intel-Core-i5-3230M/m1723vs2772

Vidyogiochi

brummyfan2 said:

Hi,
No problem, yes it will be a good upgrade  
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Pentium-2020M-vs-Intel-Core-i5-3230M/m1723vs2772

Thank you so much for all of your help!

brummyfan2

You are welcome