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Veltrix CX-6979 Plus 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX6979-PLUS · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index18,978 (Processors scale)
Category rank#4,650
Street price$99
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar191.70
Released2022

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-6979 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock3.4 GHz
Max boost clock4.3 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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