Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-5542 Ultra 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX5542-ULTRA · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index36,272 (Processors scale)
Category rank#27,024
Street price$319
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar113.71
Released2019

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-5542 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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