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Veltrix CX-8179 Core 12-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8179-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index36,010 (Processors scale)
Category rank#17,963
Street price$379
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar95.01
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8179 Core
SocketAM4
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock4.2 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
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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