Veltrix CX-4278 Max 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor
Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX4278-MAX · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-19
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 38,825 (Processors scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #35,881 |
| Street price | $479 |
| Power | 170 W (TDP) |
| Performance per dollar | 81.05 |
| Released | 2025 |
Specifications
| Brand | Veltrix |
|---|---|
| Model | Veltrix CX-4278 Max |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 12 cores / 24 threads |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 128 MB (3D stacked) |
| Power | 170 W TDP (PPT 230 W) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO) |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable) |
| Integrated graphics | Integrated graphics (2 CU) |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes |
| NPU | 16 TOPS |
| Cooler included | No |
Related guides
AMD AM5 SocketCPU TDP, PPT and Turbo Power ExplainedPCIe Lanes ExplainedDDR5 Memory ExplainedPCIe 5.0 ExplainedAMD AM5 Chipsets Compared
Similar Processors
| Model | Benchmark | Price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrix CX-6517 SE 24-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor | 47,133 | $479 | Compare |
| Nexora CX-2298 Ultra 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor | 56,342 | $829 | Compare |
| Altrix CX-4803 Prime 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor | 36,060 | $349 | Compare |
| Altrix CX-1082 Ti 20-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor | 41,330 | $489 | Compare |
| Veltrix CX-3357 Ultra 24-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor | 41,280 | $429 | Compare |
| Veltrix CX-6699 SE 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor | 24,587 | $159 | Compare |
Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Veltrix CX-4278 Max 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/72041134 (accessed 2026-10-19).