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Altrix CX-9496 Ultra 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX9496-ULTRA · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index47,018 (Processors scale)
Category rank#48,962
Street price$659
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar71.35
Released2022

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-9496 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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