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Veltrix CX-5979 XT 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5979-XT · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index36,041 (Processors scale)
Category rank#13,125
Street price$349
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar103.27
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5979 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (8 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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