Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8821 Edge 6-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8821-EDGE · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index12,535 (Processors scale)
Category rank#4,134
Street price$69
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar181.67
Released2025

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8821 Edge
SocketAM5
Cores / threads6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
NPU16 TOPS
Cooler includedNo

Related guides

AMD AM5 SocketCPU TDP, PPT and Turbo Power ExplainedPCIe Lanes ExplainedDDR5 Memory ExplainedPCIe 5.0 ExplainedAMD AM5 Chipsets Compared

Similar Processors

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Altrix CX-7234 Prime 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor44,629$559Compare
Veltrix CX-7722 Max 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor52,373$739Compare
Veltrix CX-8138 Ultra 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor19,466$109Compare
Nexora CX-5690 XT 10-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor21,917$129Compare
Nexora CX-6433 Edge 24-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor41,884$429Compare
Veltrix CX-1299 Max 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor22,592$139Compare

All Processors · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix CX-8821 Edge 6-Core AM5 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/4345833 (accessed 2026-10-23).