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Altrix CX-6686 Edge 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX6686-EDGE · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index51,288 (Processors scale)
Category rank#15,290
Street price$579
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar88.58
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-6686 Edge
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock4.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 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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