Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-4979 Edge 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX4979-EDGE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index30,875 (Processors scale)
Category rank#13,191
Street price$249
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar124.00
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-4979 Edge
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.5 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (8 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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