Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8042 Plus 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8042-PLUS · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index31,207 (Processors scale)
Category rank#48,659
Street price$219
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar142.50
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8042 Plus
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 28 threads
Base clock2.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz
L3 cache36 MB
Power125 W base / 253 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes16× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (32 EU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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