Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-3970 Ultra 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX3970-ULTRA · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index34,918 (Processors scale)
Category rank#26,761
Street price$289
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar120.82
Released2026

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-3970 Ultra
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.2 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
NPU16 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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