Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-2946 Ultra 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX2946-ULTRA · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index44,101 (Processors scale)
Category rank#43,480
Street price$429
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar102.80
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-2946 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
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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