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Veltrix CX-8972 XT 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8972-XT · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index48,685 (Processors scale)
Category rank#43,028
Street price$549
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar88.68
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8972 XT
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 28 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.5 GHz
L3 cache36 MB
Power125 W base / 253 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes16× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (32 EU)
Unlocked multiplierNo
Cooler includedNo

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