Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-2946 SE 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX2946-SE · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index26,080 (Processors scale)
Category rank#10,093
Street price$159
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar164.03
Released2025

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-2946 SE
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.2 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

Related guides

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

Similar Processors

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Veltrix CX-4087 Core 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor42,240$499Compare
Veltrix CX-1950 Ti 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor25,986$149Compare
Nexora CX-5173 Core 10-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor27,252$199Compare
Altrix CX-2839 Edge 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor20,111$109Compare
Nexora CX-2001 Core 16-Core AM5 Desktop Processor42,299$469Compare
Veltrix CX-1647 Plus 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor12,774$69Compare

All Processors · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix CX-2946 SE 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/219798 (accessed 2026-10-19).