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Altrix CX-5242 SE 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5242-SE · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index47,173 (Processors scale)
Category rank#47,256
Street price$569
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar82.91
Released2025

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5242 SE
SocketAM5
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.5 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
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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