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Altrix CX-8879 Plus 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8879-PLUS · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index31,724 (Processors scale)
Category rank#22,133
Street price$259
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar122.49
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8879 Plus
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.5 GHz
L3 cache96 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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