Hardware Spec Index

Altrix CX-3956 Ultra 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Altrix · SKU CX3956-ULTRA · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index31,095 (Processors scale)
Category rank#15,911
Street price$259
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar120.06
Released2021

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix CX-3956 Ultra
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads
Base clock2.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.1 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 graphicsNone (F model)
Unlocked multiplierNo
Cooler includedNo

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