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Altrix CX-8949 Plus 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8949-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index28,098 (Processors scale)
Category rank#33,927
Street price$199
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar141.20
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8949 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.0 GHz
Max boost clock4.4 GHz
L3 cache32 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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