Reduce energy usage?
Reduce energy usage?
The data suggests inconsistencies in the system's power consumption estimates. According to the information, an i5-13600 should consume around 67W idle, 106W under load, and 267W when all threads are active. However, running Cinebench shows a much higher draw of 530W across all cores, which seems excessive even without GPU load. This raises concerns about whether a 600W power supply would suffice if both CPU and GPU operate at full capacity simultaneously.
it's clear from what i've mentioned that intel really consumes a lot of energy, and that's just part of their design. it's not surprising they focus on performance, but it's still possible to cut down usage by disabling turbo boost or using power-saving modes. i don't have the exact details from my last intel model, which was a Pentium 1, but it didn't make much sense for amd to compete. i'm curious too—why would someone choose intel if energy efficiency is such a priority?
it's unlikely to work. your pc draws about 505w during cinebench plus prime95, while your cpu uses much less (around 130w max). except for a better power supply, the only real fix is getting something like a 750w platinum unit—recommend Corsair RXMX or Superflower Leadex III. ps: if you locate one, opt for a Corsair RMI to avoid all the low-quality watt meters.
Yep. It’s unlikely you’d waste time tweaking it—probably best to leave it alone. Asus tends to have really poor default settings. Also, “idle” still shows around 20 programs running, keeping CPU usage near 5-10%, not the low 0-1% seen in a clean boot with no startup apps. The chart above your post indicates higher idle and lower load use on Ryzen 7900X/7950X compared to the 13900K. This isn’t just about the brand; it’s about the specific model and its defaults, which can greatly affect performance.