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Altrix CX-8297 Edge 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8297-EDGE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index53,702 (Processors scale)
Category rank#7,834
Street price$729
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar73.67
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8297 Edge
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
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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