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Veltrix CX-8278 Core 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8278-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index16,199 (Processors scale)
Category rank#16,939
Street price$79
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar205.05
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8278 Core
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.1 GHz
Max boost clock4.2 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
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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