6MB L3 cache The base frequency of the processor is as much as 2.90GHz One of the most powerful processors per socket 1155 5GT/s DMI bus speed TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Model: i5-2310 Purpose: Desktop computer Series: Sandy Bridge - High Performance Standard Units Socket: 1155 Number of cores/threads: 4/4 Clock Speed: 11,600 MHz (4 x 2.9GHz) TURBO Clock: 12,800 MHz (4 x 3.2GHz) Cache: 6MB L3 Magistrala FSB: 5GT/s DMI