Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8970 Max 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8970-MAX · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index19,140 (Processors scale)
Category rank#29,708
Street price$109
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar175.60
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8970 Max
SocketAM4
Cores / threads6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock3.4 GHz
Max boost clock4.3 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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