Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-8972 Ultra 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX8972-ULTRA · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index40,092 (Processors scale)
Category rank#37,641
Street price$439
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar91.33
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-8972 Ultra
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads
Base clock2.9 GHz
Max boost clock5.4 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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