Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-3970 Plus 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX3970-PLUS · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index40,046 (Processors scale)
Category rank#28,527
Street price$359
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar111.55
Released2023

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-3970 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.2 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5200, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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