Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-4242 Prime 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX4242-PRIME · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index48,174 (Processors scale)
Category rank#47,737
Street price$659
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar73.10
Released2025

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-4242 Prime
SocketAM5
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock5.5 GHz
L3 cache64 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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