Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8948 Ultra 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8948-ULTRA · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index45,600 (Processors scale)
Category rank#6,933
Street price$459
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar99.35
Released2022

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8948 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock4.0 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
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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