Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8556 Ultra 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8556-ULTRA · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index20,206 (Processors scale)
Category rank#26,479
Street price$119
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar169.80
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8556 Ultra
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads
Base clock2.9 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache25 MB
Power65 W base / 181 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes16× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsNone (F model)
Unlocked multiplierNo
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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