Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-4979 Max 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX4979-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index45,677 (Processors scale)
Category rank#15,707
Street price$509
Power170 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar89.74
Released2023

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-4979 Max
SocketAM5
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.9 GHz
Max boost clock5.4 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
Power170 W TDP (PPT 230 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5200, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
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-2847 SE 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor29,707$219Compare
Nexora CX-1396 SE 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor54,510$699Compare
Altrix CX-5602 Edge 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor24,344$159Compare
Nexora CX-2727 Edge 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor40,750$409Compare
Nexora CX-3854 Prime 24-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor47,937$629Compare
Altrix CX-1983 Ti 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor48,652$539Compare

All Processors · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix CX-4979 Max 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/21875330 (accessed 2026-10-25).