Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-6996 Ultra 8-Core AM4 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX6996-ULTRA · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index26,147 (Processors scale)
Category rank#48,306
Street price$179
Power105 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar146.07
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-6996 Ultra
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.4 GHz
L3 cache96 MB (3D stacked)
Power105 W TDP (PPT 142 W)
Memory supportDDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes24× PCIe 4.0 (20 usable)
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (8 CU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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