Power Consumption
To test power consumption, we monitor the overall power of the system through a plug-in electricity usage monitor at an idle and load state. This allows us to show the fluctuation between how much power draw the system takes at idle and at load. By monitoring the overall usage of the whole system, it gives an easy comparison if you wish to do the same yourself as opposed to buying very expensive individual testing equipment.
Looking at the power draw, we can see that the 5800k does extremely well by outputting an amazingly low 50 watts at idle and even under 100 watts when fully loaded. Even when overclocked through use of extra voltages, the idle power draw was still low at 62 watts and a load wattage of 132 watts.
Some great numbers here from AMD, and something that could really appeal to customers in the market for this type of product for a server or HTPC use.
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