Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-9898 Prime 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX9898-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index55,686 (Processors scale)
Category rank#23,140
Street price$879
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar63.35
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-9898 Prime
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock4.4 GHz
Max boost clock4.9 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

Related guides

CPU TDP, PPT and Turbo Power ExplainedPCIe Lanes ExplainedAMD AM5 SocketIntel LGA1851 SocketIntel LGA1700 SocketNPUs and AI PCs

Similar Processors

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Nexora CX-8396 SE 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor35,905$359Compare
Altrix CX-5115 XT 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor21,883$109Compare
Veltrix CX-9239 Core 10-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor18,727$119Compare
Veltrix CX-2697 Ultra 6-Core AM5 Desktop Processor13,331$69Compare
Veltrix CX-1046 Max 10-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor35,669$279Compare
Nexora CX-8706 Plus 16-Core AM5 Desktop Processor56,523$769Compare

All Processors · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix CX-9898 Prime 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/17868381 (accessed 2026-10-23).