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Veltrix CX-2978 XT 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX2978-XT · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-27

Key facts

Benchmark index12,639 (Processors scale)
Category rank#18,280
Street price$69
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar183.17
Released2021

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-2978 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock4.2 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
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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