Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-2979 SE 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX2979-SE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index51,218 (Processors scale)
Category rank#14,126
Street price$579
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar88.46
Released2022

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-2979 SE
SocketAM5
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.5 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5200, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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