About the New 2010 Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
The wait is over—now everyone can move up to smart performance. As the first level in Intel’s new processor family, the new 2010 Intel® Core™ i3 processor is the perfect entry point for a fast, responsive PC experience.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology◊1
Enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. Don't let too many open applications slow you and your PC down. Get smart performance now.
Intel® HD Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like audio and video.◊2 Watch movies and Internet videos in high-definition, play popular game titles and get full support for Microsoft Windows 7. It's all built in; no need for an extra add-in video card.
Connect in More Places
Access to the Internet, whether in your home or while you're mobile, is increasingly important. At home you have a variety of wired and wireless connectivity options with your Intel® Core™ i3 processor–powered PC. What about when you're on the move? You're covered there as well. Pairing Intel®-powered devices with a wireless broadband service package and a tiny USB modem from your service provider enables you to enjoy high-speed broadband Internet just about anywhereΣ without depending on WiFi hotspots. So power up and get connected!
If you're buying a new PC, look for embedded WiMAX capability in your PC.
| Name: |
Intel Core i3-540 Processor |
| Part Number: |
BX80616I3540 |
| Manufacturer: |
Intel |
| Status |
Launched |
| Launch Date |
Q1'10 |
| Processor Number |
i3-540 |
| # of Cores |
2 |
| # of Threads |
4 |
| Clock Speed |
3.06 GHz |
| Intel® Smart Cache |
4 MB |
| Bus/Core Ratio |
23 |
| DMI |
2.5 GT/s |
| Instruction Set |
64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions |
SSE4.2 |
| Embedded Options Available |
Yes |
| Supplemental SKU |
No |
| Lithography |
32 nm |
| Max TDP |
73 W |
| VID Voltage Range |
0.6500V-1.4000V |
| 1ku Bulk Budgetary Price |
$133.00 |
| Memory Specifications |
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) |
16 GB |
| Memory Types |
DDR3-1066/1333 |
| # of Memory Channels |
2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth |
21 GB/s |
| Physical Address Extensions |
36-bit |
| Graphics Specifications |
| Integrated Graphics |
Yes |
| Intel® HD Graphics |
Yes |
| Graphics Base Frequency |
733 MHz |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) |
Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology |
Yes |
| Dual Display Capable |
Yes |
| Expansion Options |
| PCI Express Revision |
2.0 |
| PCI Express Configurations |
1x16, 2x8 |
| # of PCI Express Ports |
1 |
| Package Specifications |
| Max CPU Configuration |
1 |
| TCASE |
72.6°C |
| Package Size |
37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Processing Die Size |
81 mm2 |
| # of Processing Die Transistors |
382 million |
| Graphics and IMC Lithography |
45 nm |
| Graphics and IMC Die Size |
114 mm2 |
| # of Graphics and IMC Die Transistors |
177 million |
| Sockets Supported |
FCLGA1156 |
| Halogen Free Options Available |
Yes |
| Intel® Silicon and Support |
| Find Compatible Motherboards |
| Find Compatible Embedded Boards |
| Software Downloads |
| Support Overview |
| Advanced Technologies |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
No |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology |
Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
No |
| Intel® Trusted Execution Technology |
No |
| AES New Instructions |
No |
| Intel® 64 |
Yes |
| Idle States |
Yes |
| Enhanced Intel® Speedstep Technology |
Yes |
| Intel® Demand Based Switching |
No |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
No |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Yes |
| Block Diagrams |
 |
Additional Information
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