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Altrix CX-5979 Max 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5979-MAX · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index24,345 (Processors scale)
Category rank#12,412
Street price$149
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar163.39
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5979 Max
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.4 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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