Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-3988 Core 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX3988-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index36,169 (Processors scale)
Category rank#17,740
Street price$319
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar113.38
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-3988 Core
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.4 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (8 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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