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Veltrix CX-8989 Plus 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8989-PLUS · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index53,582 (Processors scale)
Category rank#44,570
Street price$649
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar82.56
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8989 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache64 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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