Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8961 Core 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8961-CORE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index39,365 (Processors scale)
Category rank#31,443
Street price$379
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar103.87
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8961 Core
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache96 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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