The Nvidia GPU tends to consume a lot of energy overall.
The Nvidia GPU tends to consume a lot of energy overall.
Laptop:
ASUS ROG G15 GA503RM Gaming model with newest updates, both Windows and MyASUS support.
Steam Game Recording EXPORT with AMD Radeon 680M, 75c temperature cap, 4min clips = 49-51c
Steam Game Recording EXPORT with Nvidia RTX 3070 6GB, 75c temperature cap, Dynamic Boost: 5W, 4min clips = instantly jumps to 65-72c
All raw footage recorded at 720p 30fps using this feature on the same machine; output matches same settings. 3.75Mbps (highest compression)
Windows 10 power settings are already optimized for battery saver or improved battery mode.
What matters?
(I also checked on Google that AMD mobile GPUs deliver balanced power, is that accurate? If yes, it seems beneficial.)
You have the ability to adjust numerical values to convey any information you desire. The CPU and GPU temperature does not directly reflect power consumption; it mainly depends on the cooling system. Would you think that using liquid nitrogen would cause the PC to consume significantly less power simply because the temperature drops? You would need a method to accurately track the actual heat being transferred to the surrounding air.
There are numerous other factors that cannot be easily controlled or standardized. FPS is just one metric. Even with identical game settings, image quality can vary greatly. This is difficult to quantify using benchmarks, but you may notice variations in screen captures where certain adjustments appear...
You can adjust values to convey any message you desire.
The CPU/GPU temperature doesn't directly reflect power consumption; it's more about the cooling system. Would you think that using liquid nitrogen would make the PC consume significantly less power simply because the temperature is lower? You'd need a method to accurately track the actual heat being transferred to the surrounding air.
There are numerous other factors that can't be easily controlled or matched. FPS is just one metric. Even with identical game settings, image quality can vary greatly. This is difficult to quantify with benchmarks, but you'll notice some tests showing screen distortions or artifacts on different cards.
Ultimately, you should remain very cautious about anything you read online. Someone likely has an interest in profit from this content, and bias is inevitable no matter how much effort is made to avoid it.
I understand completely. For instance, I personally miss the days when Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad Intel were common. Those CPUs were really solid quality. IBM Thinkpads were durable too, and Sony Ericsson devices lasted a week on a single charge.
Laughs included, but your detailed response really made me think about how things used to be better.