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Altrix CX-9978 SE 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX9978-SE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index47,767 (Processors scale)
Category rank#19,247
Street price$699
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar68.34
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-9978 SE
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.1 GHz
Max boost clock4.8 GHz
L3 cache32 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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