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Veltrix CX-5438 Ultra 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Veltrix · SKU CX5438-ULTRA · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index43,939 (Processors scale)
Category rank#13,530
Street price$519
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar84.66
Released2026

Specifications

BrandVeltrix
ModelVeltrix CX-5438 Ultra
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.4 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
Cooler includedNo

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