Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-1079 Ultra 12-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX1079-ULTRA · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index39,991 (Processors scale)
Category rank#18,719
Street price$409
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar97.78
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-1079 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache64 MB
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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