Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-8542 Max 20-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX8542-MAX · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index49,226 (Processors scale)
Category rank#6,672
Street price$529
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar93.05
Released2025

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-8542 Max
SocketLGA1851
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 20 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.4 GHz
L3 cache30 MB
Power125 W base / 250 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-6400, dual channel (CUDIMM supported)
CPU PCIe lanes20× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (4 cores)
Unlocked multiplierNo
NPU13 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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