Altrix CX-6979 Core 16-Core AM5 Desktop Processor
Processors · Altrix · SKU CX6979-CORE · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-26
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 55,654 (Processors scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #27,964 |
| Street price | $759 |
| Power | 170 W (TDP) |
| Performance per dollar | 73.33 |
| Released | 2025 |
Specifications
| Brand | Altrix |
|---|---|
| Model | Altrix CX-6979 Core |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 16 cores / 32 threads |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB |
| Power | 170 W TDP (PPT 230 W) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600, dual channel (EXPO) |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28× PCIe 5.0 (24 usable) |
| Integrated graphics | Integrated graphics (2 CU) |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes |
| NPU | 16 TOPS |
| Cooler included | No |
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