Yes, power equals power in terms of magnitude, but it depends on context and units.
Yes, power equals power in terms of magnitude, but it depends on context and units.
Here, your point is valid. Power remains power when considering real performance rather than misleading manufacturer specifications. However, regarding temperature, even with identical power consumption, a more recent 7000 series processor tends to generate more heat and be more challenging to cool compared to a 1000 series model because of its higher thermal density—smaller transistors mean less space, resulting in tighter packing that produces more heat for the same amount.
The 65W models fall significantly short of the 95C threshold, even with stock coolers, unless your enclosure lacks airflow or you're in a very hot environment. The 65W TDP isn't strictly 65W, but it remains far from the 250W+ range typical of the X series.
Yes, and regarding the thermodynamics: 6C12T 4.4GHz boost - 65W TDP (AMD 5 5600) 12C24T 5.4GHz boost - 65W TDP (AMD 9 7900). That's accurate, and I'm familiar with Moore's law as well, though it doesn't always mean a straightforward exponential rise in one metric without another changing.
7000 series operates at a reduced node size, needing less energy to match the performance goals of earlier generations. Boost is mainly designed for one core during brief periods; running both CPUs under all-core conditions won’t yield significant boosts since they’re constrained by their PPT limits—higher than TDP but still under 120W.
You understand the increase works best with lightly connected setups, correct? It only reaches its maximum boost when just one or two cores are active; otherwise it stays near 3.7GHz for all cores. Removing power limits can actually cause the CPU to consume more power during overclocking. News at 11
It's accurate, which explains why some people choose to upgrade. My concern lies in the confusion around claims that moving from a 1600X to a 5700X won't work because the motherboard can't handle it. The real issue is often power consumption—while the newer chip has more cores, the older one uses more power at its default settings.