TechPowerUp considers a "max load" to be the maximum capacity or threshold they are designed to handle.
TechPowerUp considers a "max load" to be the maximum capacity or threshold they are designed to handle.
When evaluating CPU coolers through various workloads, what level of activity matches the typical load observed during maximum performance testing?
Imagine I begin without installing anything beyond essentials, launch Fallout 4 at 1440p ultra quality, have a few Chrome tabs open, and run a GTX 980 Ti. All this on an i5-6600k with 75-80% utilization.
The typical workload should be around 50% or less—CPUs remain idle most of the time while handling web browsing.
I believe "Max Load" means any task that uses full CPU capacity.
Your inquiry about the example would rely on the specific CPU, graphics card it was trying to match, and other background processes... i.e., what begins with Win and operates in the background.
Imagine launching without any Windows setup beyond essential services, diving into Fallout 4 at 1440p ultra quality, having a few Chrome tabs open, and running a GTX 980 Ti. All this on an i5-6600K processor.
Imagine I begin without installing anything beyond essentials, launch Fallout 4 at 1440p ultra quality, have a few Chrome tabs open, and I'm running a GTX 980 Ti. All this on an i5-6600k with 75-80% utilization. The typical workload should be around 50% or less—CPUs remain idle most of the time while handling web tasks.