Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-5978 SE 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX5978-SE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index17,958 (Processors scale)
Category rank#13,459
Street price$89
Power65 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar201.78
Released2024

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-5978 SE
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads
Base clock2.5 GHz
Max boost clock4.6 GHz
L3 cache25 MB
Power65 W base / 181 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 includedYes (stock air cooler)

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