Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8972 Plus 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8972-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index52,735 (Processors scale)
Category rank#1,269
Street price$659
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar80.02
Released2020

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8972 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock4.3 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache64 MB
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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