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Veltrix CX-5979 XT 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5979-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index47,760 (Processors scale)
Category rank#23,370
Street price$569
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar83.94
Released2020

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5979 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.1 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
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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