The Intel Core i3-540 is a bottom-tier gaming CPU, released on Jan 07, 2010. Currently in stock for $31.53, so it's an average value for money.
| 2 | 4 | 3.1 GHz |
| Cores | Threads | Base Frequency |
|---|
Prices and StockMSRP $133
Prices and Stock
MSRP $133
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Collection | Core i3 |
| Codename | Clarkdale |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Overclockable | No |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
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