Hardware Spec Index

Veltrix CX-8972 Edge 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX8972-EDGE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index51,952 (Processors scale)
Category rank#24,925
Street price$779
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar66.69
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-8972 Edge
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock4.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache64 MB
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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