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The processor is the brain of your computer system, so upgrading the current processor on your machine can affect a fairly substantial performance upgrade. Processors are not completely interchangeable, so there are a number of things to consider when deciding upon a new processor for your computer system.
Socket Type
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The most important thing to consider when upgrading the processor is matching the socket type of the processor to the socket type of the motherboard. If these do not match, the processor will not work in your system. Consult your motherboard manual to find the proper socket type you are seeking.
Clock Speed
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The main focus when upgrading a processor is eliciting an increase in direct clock speed, which increases the number of instructions the computer can perform per second. This is the most raw method of performing a strict upgrade: simply choosing a processor with a higher clock speed.
Other Considerations
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Increasing the number of cores (e.g. switching from a dual to quad core system) can have a substantial impact on multitasking even when the clock speed remains the same. Likewise, choosing a chip with a higher amount of cache memory over your stock processor can increase performance substantially, even when clock speed is not vastly different.
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