Intel Core i3-540

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency
2	4	3.1 GHz

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MSRP in USD: $133

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i3-540

1920 x 1080

Very High

FPS

League of Legends

1920 x 1080

High

680

FPS

Valorant

1920 x 1080

Very High

229

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

1920 x 1080

Ultra

105

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

1920 x 1080

Best Looking

165

FPS

Dota 2

1920 x 1080

Maximum

153

FPS

World of Warcraft

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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Intel Core i3-540

Availability
MSRP in USD: $133

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TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i3-540

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