Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8996 Plus 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8996-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index26,688 (Processors scale)
Category rank#20,155
Street price$179
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar149.09
Released2020

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8996 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock3.9 GHz
Max boost clock4.4 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (8 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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