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Altrix CX-9688 Ultra 8-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX9688-ULTRA · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index21,919 (Processors scale)
Category rank#6,136
Street price$149
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar147.11
Released2022

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-9688 Ultra
SocketAM5
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock4.9 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power120 W TDP (PPT 162 W)
Memory supportDDR5-5200, dual channel (EXPO)
CPU PCIe lanes28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (2 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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