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Nexora CX-8973 Prime 14-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX8973-PRIME · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index45,594 (Processors scale)
Category rank#23,564
Street price$549
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar83.05
Released2026

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-8973 Prime
SocketLGA1851
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 14 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.4 GHz
L3 cache24 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 graphicsNone (F model)
Unlocked multiplierNo
NPU13 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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