Intel has released a new K0 stepping for some of its older dual-core Core i3 and Core i5 processors, as TPU reported. The new stepping will apply a few tweaks and updates within the CPU architecture. Perhaps they OC better as well. These chips will be available on October 16.
| Processor | C2-sSpec | K0-sSpec | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i3 530 | SLBLR | SLBX7 | 2,93GHz |
| Core i3 540 | SLBMQ | SLBTD | 3,06GHz |
| Core i5 650 | SLBLK | SLBTJ | 3,2GHz |