Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-7979 XT 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX7979-XT · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index53,713 (Processors scale)
Category rank#8,354
Street price$699
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar76.84
Released2019

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-7979 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache64 MB
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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