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Introduction
ReplaceingReplacing the CPU in your 2009-2012 Mac Pro is an excellent way to add both performance and to get more life out of your Mac Pro. If you have a 2009 model as I do in the guide, you'll need to make sure you [guide|98985|update the firmware] first so you can use a wider variety of CPU upgrades, which are not only faster but also more efficient and can allow your RAM to work more quickly as well.
A list of compatible CPU upgrades can be found in this [link|https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/mac-pro-cpu-compatibility-list.1954766/|MacRumors thread].