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Veltrix CX-5438 SE 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5438-SE · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index36,773 (Processors scale)
Category rank#12,848
Street price$409
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar89.91
Released2025

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5438 SE
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.1 GHz
Max boost clock5.3 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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