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Veltrix CX-8988 Plus 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8988-PLUS · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index11,812 (Processors scale)
Category rank#37,095
Street price$69
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar171.19
Released2023

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8988 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5200, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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