Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-3438 Ultra 16-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX3438-ULTRA · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index48,680 (Processors scale)
Category rank#35,112
Street price$679
Power170 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar71.69
Released2025

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-3438 Ultra
SocketAM5
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.5 GHz
L3 cache64 MB
Power170 W TDP (PPT 230 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
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-5152 Pro 24-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor53,360$669Compare
Veltrix CX-2316 Pro 6-Core AM5 Desktop Processor22,714$149Compare
Veltrix CX-4876 Ultra 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor25,342$159Compare
Altrix CX-2285 XT 14-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor20,670$119Compare
Altrix CX-3654 SE 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor16,458$89Compare
Nexora CX-7874 Ultra 14-Core LGA1851 Desktop Processor16,893$89Compare

All Processors · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix CX-3438 Ultra 16-Core AM5 Desktop Processor”, https://vextor7.com/item/4513022 (accessed 2026-10-24).