Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-2979 XT 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX2979-XT · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index53,559 (Processors scale)
Category rank#13,453
Street price$719
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar74.49
Released2022

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-2979 XT
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 28 threads
Base clock2.4 GHz
Max boost clock5.8 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 graphicsNone (F model)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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