Guys I need help can I change my Intel core i2 to a higher core?

[Skullx25]

I am using optiplex 780 with a ram of 8gb 500ssd and Intel core i2 just wanted to know if I could upgrade my Intel core? Or replace it (I am using a desktop)

 

[Supahos]

I2 isn't a thing is it a core 2 or an i3

 

[rgd1101]

this?
http/www.dell.com/learn/us/en/04/shared-content~data-sheets~en/documents~optiplex_780_tech_spec_sheet.pdf

get a new pc

 

[boosted1g]

Assuming dell bios will recognize a core2quad cpu, the difference will be minimal.
You have a 10 year old computer that is bassicaly 10% of the performance of what modern software expects.
Getting a better cpu might up to 15%. While 15 is 50% more then 10, it is still grossly insuficient and thus a waste of money/effort (even more so due to risking damaging the pins/socket or poor thermal paste application overheating the cpu).
Thus money will be better served just saving for something modern.

If you had a 5 year old PC with say in i3 2xxx cpu then sure upgrading will be worthwhile, but in your case it wont.

 

[boosted1g]

If you are a deadset on doing the ugprade, page 8 shows what CPUs the system accepts: https/www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/optix/en/optiplex_780_tech_guidebook_en.pdf