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Altrix CX-7946 XT 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX7946-XT · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index42,949 (Processors scale)
Category rank#12,133
Street price$489
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar87.83
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-7946 XT
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache128 MB (3D stacked)
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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