Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-5556 Ultra 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5556-ULTRA · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index35,654 (Processors scale)
Category rank#34,725
Street price$309
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar115.39
Released2022

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5556 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock4.5 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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