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Intel Core i3-540 @ 3.07GHz

Intel Core i3-540 @ 3.07GHz specifications and PassMark benchmark data: 1,263 single-core score, 1,563 multicore score, LGA1156 socket, 2 cores.

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Multicore performance
1,563
Single-core performance
1,263
Estimated price
$53.73

Last price change 2026-09-30

Processor specifications
Specifications reported by the benchmark source.
Class
Desktop
Socket
LGA1156
Base clock
3.1 GHz
Turbo clock
Not listed
Cores
2
Threads
4
Typical TDP
73 W
Release / first seen
Q1 2010
Cache per CPU package
Multipliers show the number of cache blocks reported by the source.
L1 Instruction Cache
2 x 32 KB
L1 Data Cache
2 x 32 KB
L2 Cache
2 x 256 KB
L3 Cache
4 MB

Understanding Intel Core i3-540 @ 3.07GHz

PassMark single-core and multicore scores describe different workloads. Compare each score with the same benchmark on another processor. A higher multicore score does not mean every application or game will run proportionally faster. Device cooling, memory and power settings also affect performance.

Will Intel Core i3-540 @ 3.07GHz work with my motherboard?

The source lists LGA1156 as the socket. Check the exact motherboard model and revision on its manufacturer's CPU support list, including the minimum BIOS version. A socket match alone does not establish compatibility. Include a new motherboard, memory and cooling in your budget when the platform changes.

Other names listed by the benchmark source: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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