Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-3497 Max 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX3497-MAX · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index28,335 (Processors scale)
Category rank#24,956
Street price$169
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar167.66
Released2026

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-3497 Max
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.4 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
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
NPU16 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

Related guides

AMD AM5 SocketCPU TDP, PPT and Turbo Power ExplainedPCIe Lanes ExplainedDDR5 Memory ExplainedPCIe 5.0 ExplainedAMD AM5 Chipsets Compared

Similar Processors

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Altrix CX-5722 Edge 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor51,566$609Compare
Altrix CX-3244 Core 14-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor45,575$469Compare
Altrix CX-5211 Ti 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor23,418$139Compare
Veltrix CX-8737 Ultra 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor48,754$689Compare
Nexora CX-8782 XT 10-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor13,058$79Compare
Altrix CX-5227 Edge 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor59,303$899Compare

All Processors · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix CX-3497 Max 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/2054746 (accessed 2026-10-22).