Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-2996 Plus 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX2996-PLUS · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index31,168 (Processors scale)
Category rank#10,368
Street price$299
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar104.24
Released2026

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-2996 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.3 GHz
Max boost clock5.1 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
NPU16 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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