Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8979 Plus 24-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8979-PLUS · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-27

Key facts

Benchmark index58,755 (Processors scale)
Category rank#41,503
Street price$789
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar74.47
Released2022

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8979 Plus
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads24 cores (8P + 16E) / 32 threads
Base clock2.9 GHz
Max boost clock5.9 GHz
L3 cache36 MB
Power125 W base / 253 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes16× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (32 EU)
Unlocked multiplierNo
Cooler includedNo

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