| Intel |
Electronics Processor Product Number : i3-540
ProcessorInstruction Set 64-bit Lithography 32 nm # of Cores 2 Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 16 GB Physical Address Extensions 36-bit # of Processing Die Transistors 382 million
Specifications
| -Essentials | ||
| Status | Launched | |
| Launch Date | Q1'10 | |
| Processor Number | i3-540 | |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 4 MB | |
| DMI | 2.5 GT/s | |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit | |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.2 | |
Embedded Options Available![]() | Yes | |
| Lithography | 32 nm | |
| VID Voltage Range | 0.6500V-1.4000V | |
| Recommended Customer Price | TRAY: $110.00 BOX : $117.00 | |
| Datasheet | Link | |
| -Performance | ||
| # of Cores | 2 | |
| # of Threads | 4 | |
| Processor Base Frequency | 3.06 GHz | |
| TDP | 73 W | |
| -Memory Specifications | ||
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 16 GB | |
| Memory Types | DDR3 1066/1333 | |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
| Physical Address Extensions | 36-bit | |
| -Graphics Specifications | ||
| Processor Graphics ‡ | Intel® HD Graphics | |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 733 MHz | |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | Yes | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology | Yes | |
| # of Displays Supported ‡ | 2 | |
| -Expansion Options | ||
| PCI Express Revision | 2.0 | |
| PCI Express Configurations ‡ | 1x16, 2x8 | |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 16 | |
| -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 | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | See MDDS | |
| -Intel® Data Protection Technology | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions![]() | No | |
| -Intel® Platform Protection Technology | ||
Trusted Execution Technology ‡![]() | No | |
| Execute Disable Bit ‡ | Yes | |