Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-6981 Plus 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX6981-PLUS · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index52,779 (Processors scale)
Category rank#11,519
Street price$729
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar72.40
Released2026

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-6981 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.9 GHz
Max boost clock5.6 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 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 includedNo

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