Similar standards that include power constraints.
Similar standards that include power constraints.
Generally, newer CPUs consume similar power but operate faster thanks to improved efficiency. Another point is that many Intel processors feature "turbo power modes" that spike performance temporarily at the cost of excessive heat and reduced overall efficiency. As for Intel specifically, they tend to be less efficient overall, requiring significant adjustments to reduce power consumption. In practice, achieving a 50% idle usage rate is rare, even with a 65W model. (P.S.: And these authors completely misunderstand what 'idle' means—it usually refers to light tasks, not actual inactivity.)
Absolutely, the concern is about overall efficiency improvements. A more efficient power supply unit could indeed lower consumption slightly, even if the exact savings are hard to measure without detailed monitoring. Regarding your PC’s idle draw, it typically ranges from a few milliwatts up to a couple of watts depending on components and usage patterns. Your system might be drawing around 65 watts during idle, which is fairly typical for a modern setup.
That software appears to be HWInfo64, known for its detailed system information display. The other version you mentioned seems to have a simpler, more minimal appearance.
It's really cool how it looks, kind of reminiscent of a corsair style design. I need it to adjust the fan curve on my RMI PSU... but I also rely on it often to monitor temperatures and power consumption, so I’ve already checked with ICUE before loading hwinfo64.
ICUe is cool though, though it feels like it comes with too many extras!
it doesn't really work that way—uses around 0.5% cpu constantly. hwinfo64 does show some delays, especially when fetching RMI data, which is kind of funny. It's about 318MB, and I can get by with that. Less than a YouTube tab? Yeah, it fits. P.S.: usually my system runs the most boring stuff... around 164 processes. But I love it! (now 163...)
The nearest information I found is the TechPowerUp piece that evaluated the 12900K at various power levels. It highlights how at 75W, its performance matches a regular i9-11900K or R7-5800X for 1080p gaming. At 100W it maintains strong speed. If you upgrade to a newer chip and cap it at 75W, it will still significantly outperform your current 9700K.