Maximum power capacity 8600kW intended for residential use
Maximum power capacity 8600kW intended for residential use
Hi, your question is clear. You want to set power limits for an 8th generation Intel CPU, specifically around 8600K or similar models. I understand you're trying to adapt AMD techniques to Intel, but power limiting isn't typically done directly on the CPU itself. You might need to use BIOS settings, motherboard features, or third-party software to achieve this. Let me know if you'd like guidance on those options!
Search for the power cap in the BIOS. It's divided into a short-term and long-term limit, allowing the CPU to ramp up more quickly during brief periods. If you prefer a fixed setting, adjust both limits to match. Not every BIOS provides this feature. When unavailable, disable turbo mode, which restricts the CPU to its thermal design power. You might also use software solutions such as XTU to manage it.
Setting limits on your CPU won't stop its power usage when not running. The 8600K doesn't consume much power even when fully loaded, and your 9700 rarely exceeded 130W unless you pushed it, often capping around 110W in games. Your 8600K should stay under 65W most of the time and draw less than 10W when idle.
Which motherboard are you running? It’s common to turn off Multi-Core Enhancement, as it’s typically enabled by default.
ThrottleStop lets you control the power usage of any Intel Core i CPU when the BIOS allows it. It provides Clamp settings that can keep the processor running at its normal speed only when needed, preventing power use from going over your chosen limits. Most motherboard BIOS don’t support these Clamp options. The 10850K model has a 125W power draw, so you can set both limits to 65W. Even with light workloads, the CPU can operate at full speed as long as consumption stays under 65W. Turn on C states in the BIOS to reduce idle power use—cores that stay in low-power mode (C7) for 99% of time save energy.
The details are stored in the bios section. You owned the lower-end Pro4 from that era.
It seems I got it right, though the unit shows around 35 watts. I understand the software isn’t reliable, so I’ll test with a wall meter. Thanks to all!