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Veltrix CX-8979 Ultra 14-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8979-ULTRA · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index44,505 (Processors scale)
Category rank#40,092
Street price$539
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar82.57
Released2025

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8979 Ultra
SocketLGA1851
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 14 threads
Base clock2.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.3 GHz
L3 cache24 MB
Power125 W base / 250 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-6400, dual channel (CUDIMM supported)
CPU PCIe lanes20× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (4 cores)
Unlocked multiplierYes
NPU13 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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