What is an i3 processor?
The Core i3 is a low-end processor line made by Intel. Some
specifications are listed below:
Core i3-530 - 2.93 GHz dual-core, priced at $113
Core i3-540 - 3.07 GHz dual-core, priced at $117
Core i3-550 - 3.20 GHz dual-core, priced at $138
Core i3-560 - 3.33 GHz dual-core, priced at $138
All of these processors are available on Intel's LGA-1156
socket, and are on the low end of Intel's Core lineup. AMD makes a
comparable, but much less expensive, line of dual-core processors
called the Athlon II X2 series.