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Thermal Design Point.Hi,
Just wandering, how does AMD and Intel define "TDP" for CPUs in late 2021?
I understand TDP has nothing to do with actual power consumption. I also understand TDP is in reference to heat output. Why its a necessary measurement, beats me (cooler related?)!! I have a loose take on the subject hence looking for some clarification.
Is it even relevant as some posts I've read suggest it's just a baseline indicator and doesn't really have any significant meaning other than slipping on a cooler with the same/higher TDP rating?
This is an average number the manufacturer uses to decide a cooler.
The power consumption by wattage is then converted to a BTU rating.
So if an Intel chip is pulling 300w, you can convert that to BTU which would be 1024 BTU/hr.
The number given by the manufacturer is an average. So AMD 105w chip will average 105w through it's life span, or an average of 358 BTU/hr.
The TDP number is not a direct reflection of your usage and also by default has a 5% swing.
Hope this helps!