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Veltrix CX-8979 Plus 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8979-PLUS · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index29,902 (Processors scale)
Category rank#44,790
Street price$219
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar136.54
Released2025

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8979 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.0 GHz
Max boost clock5.1 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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