Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-1696 Prime 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX1696-PRIME · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index41,420 (Processors scale)
Category rank#33,943
Street price$429
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar96.55
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-1696 Prime
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.0 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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