Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-2972 Plus 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX2972-PLUS · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index33,932 (Processors scale)
Category rank#12,531
Street price$279
Power170 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar121.62
Released2023

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-2972 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.2 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
Power170 W TDP (PPT 230 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5200, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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