Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8997 XT 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8997-XT · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index29,179 (Processors scale)
Category rank#42,828
Street price$249
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar117.18
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8997 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock4.5 GHz
L3 cache32 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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