Intel Core™ i3-540 Processor
4M Cache, 3.06 GHz
Essentials
Product CollectionLegacy Intel Core™ Processors
Code NameProducts formerly Clarkdale
Vertical SegmentDesktop
Processor Numberi3-540
Lithography32 nm
Use ConditionsPC/Client/Tablet
Recommended Customer Price$117.00
CPU Specifications
Total Cores2
Total Threads4
Processor Base Frequency3.06 GHz
Cache4 MB Intel Smart Cache
Bus Speed2.5 GT/s
TDP73 W
Supplemental Information
Marketing StatusDiscontinued
Launch DateQ1'10
Servicing StatusEnd of Servicing Lifetime
Embedded Options AvailableYes
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Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)16.38 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Max # of Memory Channels2
Max Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions36-bit
Processor Graphics
Processor Graphics Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Graphics Base Frequency733 MHz
Intel Flexible Display Interface (Intel FDI)Yes
Intel Clear Video HD TechnologyYes
# of Displays Supported 2
Expansion Options
PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16
Package Specifications
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1156
Max CPU Configuration1
TCASE72.6°C
Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Processing Die Size81 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors382 million
Advanced Technologies
Intel Turbo Boost Technology No
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel SSE4.2
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNo
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNo
Security & Reliability
Intel AES New InstructionsNo
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
