Intel Core i3-540
2
Cores
4
Threads
73W
TDP
3.06 GHz
Base Clock
Jan 2010
Release Date
LGA1156
Socket
The Intel Core i3-540 is a desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads, launched in Jan 2010. It utilizes the Intel LGA1156 socket. The Core i3-540 has 4 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.06 GHz by default. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled to 4 threads. This processor supports memory speeds up to DDR3-1333 utilizing dual memory channels. The processor was built using 32 nm production process. This processor features the Intel HD Graphics integrated graphics.
| Physical | |
| Socket: | LGA1156 |
| Manufacturer: | Intel |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Codename: | Clarkdale |
| Lithography: | 32 nm |
| Performance | |
| Base Clock: | 3.06 GHz |
| TDP: | 73W |
| Multithreaded: | Yes |
| Memory Support: |
DDR3-1333 Dual Channel |
| Cores | |
| Cores: | 2 |
| Threads: | 4 |
| Integrated Graphics: | Intel HD Graphics |
| Cache | |
| L1 Cache: | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache: | 512 KB |
| L3 Cache: | 4 MB |