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Veltrix CX-5242 Core 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5242-CORE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index53,069 (Processors scale)
Category rank#36,455
Street price$729
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar72.80
Released2022

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5242 Core
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.8 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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