Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-8042 Plus 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX8042-PLUS · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index14,864 (Processors scale)
Category rank#27,347
Street price$79
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar188.15
Released2019

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-8042 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.1 GHz
Max boost clock4.2 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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