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Altrix CX-9956 Ultra 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX9956-ULTRA · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index50,771 (Processors scale)
Category rank#29,664
Street price$679
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar74.77
Released2019

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-9956 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz
L3 cache32 MB
Power65 W TDP (PPT 88 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsNone (discrete GPU required)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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