Intel Core i3-540 review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the Intel Core i3-540 Processor

The Intel Core i3-540 processor, built on the Clarkdale architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q1/2010.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 32 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 3.06 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 2 cores, the Intel Core i3-540 excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of No turbo.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the Intel Core i3-540, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: Intel Core i3-540   Segment: Desktop / Server
CPU group: Intel Core i 500
Family: Intel Core i3   Generation: 1
Predecessor: --   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency: 3.06 GHz   CPU Cores: 2
Turbo (1 Core): No turbo   CPU Threads: 4
Turbo (2 Cores): No turbo   Hyperthreading: Yes
Overclocking: No   Core architecture: normal
A core: --   B core: --
C core: --  

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
GPU frequency: 0.50 GHz   GPU (Turbo): 0.73 GHz
Generation: 5   DirectX Version: 10.1
Execution units: 12   Shader: 24
Max. displays: 2   Technology: 32 nm
Release date: Q1/2010   Max. GPU Memory: --

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264: Decode
JPEG: No
VP8: No
VP9: No
VC-1: No
AVC: Decode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): No
AV1: No

Memory & PCIe

Memory type: DDR3-1066 DDR3-1333   ECC: Yes
Memory channels: 2   PCIe version: 2.0
PCIe lanes: 16  

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI: No  

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: --   TDP up: --
TDP down: --   TDP (PL1): 73 W
TDP (PL2): --  

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: 4.00 MB   Technology: 32 nm
Architecture: Clarkdale   Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT
Socket: LGA 1156   Release date: Q1/2010
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: --
Part Number: --
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in: Unknown
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