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Veltrix CX-6996 Plus 20-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX6996-PLUS · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index54,454 (Processors scale)
Category rank#13,455
Street price$819
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar66.49
Released2026

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-6996 Plus
SocketLGA1851
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 20 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.7 GHz
L3 cache30 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 graphicsNone (F model)
Unlocked multiplierNo
NPU13 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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