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Altrix CX-8981 Max 20-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8981-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index55,217 (Processors scale)
Category rank#31,216
Street price$729
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar75.74
Released2023

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8981 Max
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads20 cores (8P + 12E) / 28 threads
Base clock2.7 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 graphicsNone (F model)
Unlocked multiplierNo
Cooler includedNo

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