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Altrix CX-3979 XT 12-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX3979-XT · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index50,432 (Processors scale)
Category rank#18,394
Street price$689
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar73.20
Released2022

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-3979 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.7 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 graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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