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Veltrix CX-5040 Max 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5040-MAX · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index26,476 (Processors scale)
Category rank#1,447
Street price$169
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar156.66
Released2020

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5040 Max
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.1 GHz
Max boost clock4.4 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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