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Intel Core i3-540

Intel Core i3-540

MPN BX80616I3540 UPC 735858212342

Cores
2 cores / 4 threads
Clock
3.06 GHz
Socket
LGA1156
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
73 W
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics

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$163.04

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MSRP $117 +39% vs MSRP

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★ 4.7 out of 5 from 166 customer ratings at Newegg. How we count

In stock Marketplace (marketplace seller) · $163.04
In stock ★ 4.7 (166) · Global Electronic Treasure Store (marketplace seller) · free ship · $209.00
Out of stock ★ 4.7 (166) · E.O.L. Tech Inc,. (marketplace seller) · free ship · $211.10
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Specifications

Processor

Model
Core i3-540
Series
Core i3
Architecture
Clarkdale
Segment
Consumer

Cores & clocks

Cores
2
Threads
4
Base clock
3.06 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB

Platform

Socket
LGA1156
TDP
73 W
Integrated graphics
Intel HD Graphics

In the box

Packaging
Boxed
Cooler included
Yes

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Full spec sheet from Newegg
Model/Name
Core i3-540
Model/Brand
Intel
Model/Model
BX80616I3540
Model/Series
Core i3
Details/L3 Cache
4MB
Details/# of Cores
Dual-Core
Details/CPU Code Name
Clarkdale
Details/Cooling Device
Heatsink and fan included
Details/CPU Socket Type
LGA 1156
Details/Instruction Set
64-Bit
Details/Manufacturing Tech
32nm
Details/Integrated Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Details/Operating Frequency
3.06 GHz
Details/Thermal Design Power
73W
Details/Graphics Base Frequency
733 MHz
Details/Hyper-Threading Support
Yes
Details/Virtualization Technology Support
Yes
Additional Information/First Listed on Newegg
July 16, 2026

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