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Altrix CX-5998 Prime 12-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5998-PRIME · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index49,425 (Processors scale)
Category rank#6,089
Street price$609
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar81.16
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5998 Prime
SocketAM4
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock4.4 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache64 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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