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Altrix CX-3966 Plus 12-Core AM5 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX3966-PLUS · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index47,456 (Processors scale)
Category rank#10,741
Street price$549
Power120 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar86.44
Released2023

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-3966 Plus
SocketAM5
Cores / threads12 cores / 24 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.5 GHz
L3 cache128 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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