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Veltrix CX-6946 Plus 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX6946-PLUS · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index25,972 (Processors scale)
Category rank#6,739
Street price$149
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar174.31
Released2026

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-6946 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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