Hey! :) Does my CPU fit in my motherboard?

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

So hey i wanted to upgrade my cpu after upgrading my GPU and i wanted to upgrade from Intel pentium g4400 to INTEL Core i3-8100 and my motherboard is PRIME B250M-K
and i just wanted to know if it will work on my motherboard

thanks for the reply

Dulith1118 · Feb 9, 2018

Ur cpu choice wont work since it only supports 6th and 7th gen cpus. Try a something like Intel Core i3 7100. U might need a bios update as well.

bignastyid · Feb 9, 2018

Fit yes. Work no. The 8th gen cpus currently only work on the Z370 boards. Your B250 only supports 6th and 7th gen cpus.

Paul NZ · Feb 9, 2018

No the g4400 is 7th gen, the 8100 is 8th gen. Even tho both are socket 1151, theyre not compatible with each other

If you want a Coffee Lake CPU, you'll have to replace the mobo with a Coffee Lake mobo

bignastyid · Feb 9, 2018

Dulith1118 :

Please don't use txt speak, this is a forum not a SMS. Some shorten is ok but but u an ur? Come on man.

WildCard999 · Feb 9, 2018

Grab the i5-7500 as the performance should be pretty close to that 8100. This way you won't need to worry about having to get a new motherboard or having to reinstall the OS.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-7500-vs-Intel-Core-i3-8100/3648vs3942

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

Dulith1118 :

Well would something like Intel Core i3-7100 work? or I3-6100?

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

WildCard999 :

Sorry its too expensive for me the i3-8100 was the most i could afford now. how about I3-7100 or I3-6100 would those work just fine?

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

Dulith1118 :

well if i get that i3-7100 why would i need BIOs update and is it 100% necessary?

WildCard999 · Feb 9, 2018

gugumanis :

They would but your better off with the Pentium equivalent as there both dual cores with hyperthreading, look at the G4560 or better. Or just save up for the 7500.

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

Dulith1118 :

WildCard999 :

well i could save up for the i5-7500. thanks and another question is i3-7100 even worth the 110 euros (i live in europ so i have euros) like is the preformance upgrade worth the 110 euros because i think g4400 and i3-7100 dont have much difference and the 110 euros are probably not worth it so i could save for the i5

WildCard999 · Feb 9, 2018

No, save up for an actual quad core as it will be a massive upgrade over that G4400.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Pentium-G4400-vs-Intel-Core-i5-7500/3539vs3648

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

WildCard999 :

gugumanis :

They would but your better off with the Pentium equivalent as there both dual cores with hyperthreading, look at the G4560 or better. Or just save up for the 7500.

oh and another thing does i5-7500 and i5-7400 how much difference? they have 20 euro difference in price tho

geofelt · Feb 9, 2018

Here is a list of processors supported by your motherboard along withy the requisite bios level.
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/PRIME-B250M-K/HelpDesk_CPU/
CPU-Z will tell you what your bios is.
You can also see the bios level in the bios initial screen.

If you bought the motherboard a long time ago and have not since updated the bios, you will likely need to do so to support a I3-7100.

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

geofelt :

Thanks mate

WildCard999 · Feb 9, 2018

The 7400 is decent but I figure the 7500 for the slightly higher speed but either of them would be a good upgrade.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-7500-vs-Intel-Core-i5-7400/3648vs3886

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

WildCard999 :

is 4 cores way better than 2 cores? sorry im just new to all this computer world

WildCard999 · Feb 9, 2018

It is, especially for gaming if that's your intention.

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

WildCard999 :

Ok thanks. i think ill go with i5-7400 because i REALLY can't go any higher in the price right now and i need to buy a new monitor too so ill need some money there too but any ways thank you all for your tame

TY

geofelt · Feb 9, 2018

Windows apps see only threads.
From that point of view, a I5 7400@ 3.0 has a passmark rating of 7415 when all 4 threads/cores are fully utilized.
It has a single thread rating of 1959. Single thread performance is important for games. Few games can effectively use more than 2-3 threads.

A processor like the I3-7100 @3.9 has only two cores, but 4 threads.
The extra threads make use of unused parts of the main core to dispatch a second thread.
Of necessity, the second thread will be less capable.
It has a passmark rating of 5838 but a better single thread rating of 2232.
If your main use is for multithreaded apps, then full cores are preferred. Ryzen is very good for this.
But for gaming, faster threads are preferred.
An exception might be multiplayer games where many threads is more important.

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

WildCard999 :

geofelt :

well which would you personally use for games like fortnite or GTA 5 i5-7400 or i3-7100?

WildCard999 · Feb 9, 2018

7400.

dontlistentome · Feb 9, 2018

gugumanis :

The motherboard came out with the sixth gen CPUs. If you want to use a 7th gen CPU they usually require a bios update. The support page for your motherboard says the 3 7100 has been supported since bios 0301, so if you already have at least that one if not a newer one then you're good to go.

edit: haha, this thread moved fast, I'd also recommend an i5, you want a quad core if possible and that means an i5 in the 7xxx series

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

dontlistentome :

gugumanis :

The motherboard came out with the sixth gen CPUs. If you want to use a 7th gen CPU they usually require a bios update. The support page for your motherboard says the 3 7100 has been supported since bios 0301, so if you already have at least that one if not a newer one then you're good to go.

edit: haha, this thread moved fast, I'd also recommend an i5, you want a quad core if possible and that means an i5 in the 7xxx series

well does the i5-7400 work with BIOs update (if needed)

gugumanis · Feb 9, 2018

dontlistentome :

gugumanis :

The motherboard came out with the sixth gen CPUs. If you want to use a 7th gen CPU they usually require a bios update. The support page for your motherboard says the 3 7100 has been supported since bios 0301, so if you already have at least that one if not a newer one then you're good to go.

edit: haha, this thread moved fast, I'd also recommend an i5, you want a quad core if possible and that means an i5 in the 7xxx series

well does the i5-7400 work with BIOs update (if needed)

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