Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8657 Ultra 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8657-ULTRA · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index35,301 (Processors scale)
Category rank#7,250
Street price$289
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar122.15
Released2025

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8657 Ultra
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.6 GHz
Max boost clock5.2 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
NPU16 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

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