Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-1979 Plus 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX1979-PLUS · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index21,207 (Processors scale)
Category rank#34,859
Street price$129
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar164.40
Released2022

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-1979 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.0 GHz
Max boost clock4.3 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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