Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-2942 Edge 6-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX2942-EDGE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index13,386 (Processors scale)
Category rank#25,435
Street price$79
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar169.44
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-2942 Edge
SocketAM4
Cores / threads6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock3.8 GHz
Max boost clock4.2 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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