Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-8990 Plus 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX8990-PLUS · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index35,945 (Processors scale)
Category rank#43,493
Street price$299
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar120.22
Released2025

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-8990 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.2 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
NPU16 TOPS
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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