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Veltrix CX-8987 Prime 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8987-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index51,230 (Processors scale)
Category rank#49,433
Street price$649
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar78.94
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8987 Prime
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache64 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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