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Altrix CX-5556 Prime 12-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5556-PRIME · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index34,925 (Processors scale)
Category rank#19,143
Street price$279
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar125.18
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5556 Prime
SocketAM4
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock4.5 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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