Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-8985 Core 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX8985-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index44,754 (Processors scale)
Category rank#1,583
Street price$499
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar89.69
Released2019

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-8985 Core
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock4.1 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache128 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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