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Altrix CX-2979 Max 10-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX2979-MAX · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index15,838 (Processors scale)
Category rank#32,907
Street price$79
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar200.48
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-2979 Max
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads10 cores (6P + 4E) / 16 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.5 GHz
L3 cache18 MB
Power65 W base / 181 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 multiplierYes
Cooler includedYes (stock air cooler)

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