Power usage during idle for this model remains relatively low.
Power usage during idle for this model remains relatively low.
Soc power refers to the VDDCR_SOC rail. Core components like VDDCR_CPU and the rest-of-chip power not measured are included.
I understand you're looking to lower the power usage when your system is not in use. There are several ways to achieve this, such as adjusting power settings, using energy-efficient modes, or optimizing hardware configurations. Let me know if you'd like more details on any of these approaches.
TL;DR ~15w idle 3600 (per HWInfo). Mobo: ASRock Phantom Gaming 4 with two 3600 modules, 16GB CL16 RAM. I disabled RGB right away. Before you start getting angry about numbers, I secured a solid performance and my 3600 is powerful. Running at 4.3ghz @ 1.2v – 4.275 is stable at p95 small, but I stick with 4.3 since I never targeted p95. At 4.2ghz it stays stable at p95 @ 1.1625v, matching my previous setup for six months. Infinity Fabric capped at 1800 to align with the 3600 CL16 kit. The key to saving power seems to be adjusting low-voltage settings in BIOS – not enough to cause crashes or boot issues. Be sure to reset CMOS before starting. While I’m open to sharing exact values, they likely won’t help unless you have the same board. You can push idle usage much lower, but right now it’s not critical.