Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8970 Edge 16-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8970-EDGE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index44,677 (Processors scale)
Category rank#3,932
Street price$609
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar73.36
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8970 Edge
SocketAM4
Cores / threads16 cores / 32 threads
Base clock3.4 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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