Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8242 Core 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8242-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index48,118 (Processors scale)
Category rank#39,242
Street price$529
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar90.96
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8242 Core
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads
Base clock3.7 GHz
Max boost clock5.6 GHz
L3 cache25 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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