Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-2988 Ultra 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX2988-ULTRA · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index57,346 (Processors scale)
Category rank#32,466
Street price$859
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar66.76
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-2988 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.9 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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