Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-5688 Max 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5688-MAX · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index25,701 (Processors scale)
Category rank#21,893
Street price$169
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar152.08
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5688 Max
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.2 GHz
Max boost clock4.4 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
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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