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Veltrix CX-8988 XT 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8988-XT · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index20,739 (Processors scale)
Category rank#43,918
Street price$129
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar160.77
Released2020

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8988 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock4.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.3 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
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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