Upgrading from an intel core 2 processor

I would like to upgrade from Intel core 2 due processor, my model identifier is Pro 7,1

No, I'm afraid not.
I would suggest that you have 3 options:
Buy a used, but newer model, at places like eBay and Amazon.
Buy a new model from Apple.
Buy an Apple refurbished model - usually last year's and sometimes the year prior to that.

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