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Intel

Intel Core i3-530 2.93GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU Accessory

SKU CH-NJCW-B5NB8

Desktop dual-core processor running at 2.93 GHz with 4 MB cache for LGA1156 sockets

  • Dual-core design handles everyday tasks with 2 cores
  • Four threads boost multitasking through Hyper-Threading support
  • 93 GHz clock speed drives responsive desktop performance
  • 4 MB Smart Cache reduces latency for frequent data
  • Boxed cooler included keeps temperatures in check out of the box

Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz dual-core processor

This Intel Core i3-530 is a desktop processor with two cores and four threads running at 2.93 GHz. It uses the LGA1156 socket and includes 4 MB of cache. The boxed version ships with a fan and heatsink. It is built on the 32 nm Westmere microarchitecture.

Suitable for LGA1156 socket motherboards needing

This processor fits motherboards with an LGA1156 socket and supports the DMI bus at 2.5 GT/s. It is not for systems that require a different socket type, more than two cores, or a newer microarchitecture. Buyers needing integrated graphics should verify the specific stepping as features vary.

LGA1156 socket and 2.93 GHz clock speed define

The LGA1156 socket is the single specification that determines whether this processor fits the motherboard. The 2.93 GHz operating frequency and dual-core design set the performance level. The included boxed cooler covers thermal requirements for standard operation.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Intel Core i3-530 into an LGA1156 socket without bending the pins on the motherboard?

Align the two notches on the CPU edges with the socket keys, lower the processor straight down without force, then close the load plate and lock the lever; the pins are in the socket, not on the chip.

Will the included E41997-002 fan and heatsink need thermal paste replacement after a few years of use?

The pre-applied paste on the boxed cooler dries out over time; clean it with isopropyl alcohol and apply a pea-sized drop of fresh paste when temperatures rise noticeably.

At what point does the 2.5 GT/s DMI bus become the bottleneck during sustained multi-threaded workloads?

With two cores and four threads feeding through a 2.5 GT/s link, the DMI bandwidth saturates first during prolonged heavy I/O or memory-intensive tasks, limiting further scaling.

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