Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8956 Max 24-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8956-MAX · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index50,661 (Processors scale)
Category rank#7,396
Street price$619
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar81.84
Released2023

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8956 Max
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads24 cores (8P + 16E) / 32 threads
Base clock3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.7 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 multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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