Intel Processors: Out Comes the Core i3

The Core i3 is clocked at 2.93GHz. No Turbo modes and has 4MB of L3 Cache shared between 2 cores. The Core i3 530 would run as low as 1.33GHz but no more than 2.93GHz.
For the overclocking and gaming community, the Intel Core i3 can be overclocked up to 4GHz on a stock cooler.

The release of the Core i3 (an update on the chip if we're correct) provides the PC builder/user another option on what multiprocessor chip to use. Based on benchmarks, the Core i3 is able to perform better than AMD's Phenom II X2 550BE but the lack of any Turbo mode and the AES-NI technology found on the i5 and i7, users are said to be better off with an Athlon II X4 when it comes to pricing.


Overall, a faster dual-core processor solution: Core i3. For  cheaper threaded performance: Athlon II X4.




Check out Anandtech for the full Core i3 processor review