Intel Core i3-540
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.06 - 3.06 GHz
Socket: LGA1156
TDP: 73W
Price: $119.95 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-540
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.06 - 3.06 GHz
Socket
LGA1156
TDP
73W
Best price from Amazon
$119.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-540 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1156 socket with a 73W TDP — about 36.5W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Clocks run from 3.06GHz base to 3.06GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $119.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 73 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
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