Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-5238 SE 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5238-SE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index36,653 (Processors scale)
Category rank#25,005
Street price$389
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar94.22
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5238 SE
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.9 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 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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