Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-8956 Core 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX8956-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index45,099 (Processors scale)
Category rank#32,076
Street price$529
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar85.25
Released2021

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-8956 Core
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 28 threads
Base clock2.6 GHz
Max boost clock5.6 GHz
L3 cache36 MB
Power125 W base / 253 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes16× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (32 EU)
Unlocked multiplierNo
Cooler includedNo

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