Your processor is consuming significantly more energy when not in use.

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Edo19
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03-05-2023, 08:29 AM

Hey there! I recently installed new RAM and went through a full system setup, but I haven’t done a configuration check in a while. I noticed my idle CPU temps hovering between 65°C and 72°C, which is pretty high. I initially thought the thermal paste might be the issue, but after double-checking, it seemed normal. A closer look revealed the CPU is consuming around 120 watts even at low load (15-20% CPU usage), which doesn’t make sense. I followed most standard procedures—updated BIOS, reset settings, reinstalled Windows—but nothing helped. Can anyone suggest a solution? Thanks in advance!

Edo19

03-05-2023, 08:29 AM #1

natek2015
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199

03-06-2023, 07:48 AM

Usually we stop every program actively consuming the processor and verify minimal activity. Ideally we aim for just 1-3% utilization.

natek2015

03-06-2023, 07:48 AM #2

Usually we stop every program actively consuming the processor and verify minimal activity. Ideally we aim for just 1-3% utilization.

coyote888
Posting Freak

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03-13-2023, 04:15 AM

No, nothing immediately noticeable in Task Manager.

coyote888

03-13-2023, 04:15 AM #3

No, nothing immediately noticeable in Task Manager.

SHURIKP
Member

03-18-2023, 11:32 AM

I would try it, though 120 watts with only 20% CPU usage seems unrealistic and unlikely to reveal anything meaningful. After I just set up Windows, I added hwinfo and saw around 70-90 watts without any other processes running.

SHURIKP

03-18-2023, 11:32 AM #4

FoxMangle_612
Member

03-18-2023, 12:23 PM

Not at all

FoxMangle_612

03-18-2023, 12:23 PM #5

Not at all

WildcatCub203
Junior Member

03-31-2023, 12:22 PM

Twenty percent remains distinct from zero percent.

WildcatCub203

03-31-2023, 12:22 PM #6

Twenty percent remains distinct from zero percent.

jambalaia93
Member

224

03-31-2023, 12:45 PM

I stopped all high-demand tasks and achieved roughly 60 watts with a temperature around 50°C using 3% consumption.

jambalaia93

03-31-2023, 12:45 PM #7

I stopped all high-demand tasks and achieved roughly 60 watts with a temperature around 50°C using 3% consumption.

PhilZstar
Member

198

03-31-2023, 04:43 PM

Have you adjusted BIOS configurations for CPU tuning, such as PBO or similar optimizations? Additionally, what temperature and power consumption metrics are you monitoring during software testing?

PhilZstar

03-31-2023, 04:43 PM #8

Have you adjusted BIOS configurations for CPU tuning, such as PBO or similar optimizations? Additionally, what temperature and power consumption metrics are you monitoring during software testing?

KingPandino
Member

03-31-2023, 05:45 PM

I modified nothing in BIOS apart from enabling XMP and enabling the MSI Driver Installer. I'm verifying everything using hwinfo64.

KingPandino

03-31-2023, 05:45 PM #9

I modified nothing in BIOS apart from enabling XMP and enabling the MSI Driver Installer. I'm verifying everything using hwinfo64.

DinoCrakers
Member

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04-01-2023, 12:49 AM

#10

Check the BIOS settings and reset everything to its original state. After that, enable XMP again. You can also capture a photo of the BIOS screen displaying the CPU power configuration if you wish.

DinoCrakers

04-01-2023, 12:49 AM #10

Check the BIOS settings and reset everything to its original state. After that, enable XMP again. You can also capture a photo of the BIOS screen displaying the CPU power configuration if you wish.

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