Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-5688 Ultra 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5688-ULTRA · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index14,406 (Processors scale)
Category rank#1,140
Street price$69
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar208.78
Released2024

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5688 Ultra
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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