AMD64 PCs power consumption

[xec]

Hi,

I'm interested about power consumption of AMD64 computers. Especially
in comparison with PIV ones.

Even though power consumption of Athlon XP processors are officially
rated below PIV performance equivalents, seems that overall power
consumption of Athlon XP computer is greater than PIV equivalent one.
I read that this is due to more advanced thermal and power management
features of PIV architecture in relation to Athlon XP one. So, I
wonder what about power consumption of AMD64 computers in relation to
PIV ones.

I should be very grateful if anyone who own an AMD64 or P4 computer
could post the measures of power consumption of one's system, in the
different functional modes,

- Turn-off.
- Suspend mode.
- Idle.
- active (running office application or equivalent).
- full load.

Any reference to docs, Internet sites, studies on the net ... that
deals with power consumption of nowadays computers, with especial
attention to AMD64 ones, are welcome too.

Thank you very much,

Xec.

PD: Happy New Year!!!!

 

[Shep©]

Hi,

I'm interested about power consumption of AMD64 computers. Especially
in comparison with PIV ones.

Even though power consumption of Athlon XP processors are officially
rated below PIV performance equivalents, seems that overall power
consumption of Athlon XP computer is greater than PIV equivalent one.
I read that this is due to more advanced thermal and power management
features of PIV architecture in relation to Athlon XP one. So, I
wonder what about power consumption of AMD64 computers in relation to
PIV ones.

I should be very grateful if anyone who own an AMD64 or P4 computer
could post the measures of power consumption of one's system, in the
different functional modes,

- Turn-off.
- Suspend mode.
- Idle.
- active (running office application or equivalent).
- full load.

Any reference to docs, Internet sites, studies on the net ... that
deals with power consumption of nowadays computers, with especial
attention to AMD64 ones, are welcome too.

Thank you very much,

Xec.

PD: Happy New Year!!!!

This any use?
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/0,,30_2252_869_9460,00.html



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[Alien Zord]

Hi,

I'm interested about power consumption of AMD64 computers. Especially
in comparison with PIV ones.

Even though power consumption of Athlon XP processors are officially
rated below PIV performance equivalents, seems that overall power
consumption of Athlon XP computer is greater than PIV equivalent one.
I read that this is due to more advanced thermal and power management
features of PIV architecture in relation to Athlon XP one. So, I
wonder what about power consumption of AMD64 computers in relation to
PIV ones.

I should be very grateful if anyone who own an AMD64 or P4 computer
could post the measures of power consumption of one's system, in the
different functional modes,

- Turn-off.
- Suspend mode.
- Idle.
- active (running office application or equivalent).
- full load.

Any reference to docs, Internet sites, studies on the net ... that
deals with power consumption of nowadays computers, with especial
attention to AMD64 ones, are welcome too.

Document 30430 here will give you the answers: full load 89W / intermediate
66-70W / idle 35W / halt 2.2W
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_739_7203,00.html

 

[Tony Hill]

I'm interested about power consumption of AMD64 computers. Especially
in comparison with PIV ones.

Even though power consumption of Athlon XP processors are officially
rated below PIV performance equivalents, seems that overall power
consumption of Athlon XP computer is greater than PIV equivalent one.
I read that this is due to more advanced thermal and power management
features of PIV architecture in relation to Athlon XP one. So, I

The P4 has a wider range of power consumption than the AthlonXP, but
both run pretty hot when going full-bore. The biggest reason why
people find AthlonXP chips running "hotter" than Pentium 4 chips is
that they tend to use smaller heatsinks with the AthlonXP. Many
heatsinks for AthlonXP processors are only 60mm x 60mm, while P4
heatsinks are typically 80mm x 80mm.

wonder what about power consumption of AMD64 computers in relation to
PIV ones.

It's basically the opposite of the case with the P4 vs. AthlonXP. The
Athlon64 has a higher maximum power consumption (something like 85W),
but typically consumes less power.

I should be very grateful if anyone who own an AMD64 or P4 computer
could post the measures of power consumption of one's system, in the
different functional modes,

- Turn-off.
- Suspend mode.
- Idle.
- active (running office application or equivalent).
- full load.

And how, exactly, do you propose that someone measure this on their
home PC in a halfway reliable fashion?

Any reference to docs, Internet sites, studies on the net ... that
deals with power consumption of nowadays computers, with especial
attention to AMD64 ones, are welcome too.

Here's two for you:

www.intel.com

www.amd.com


Seriously, all the numbers are there for anyone and everyone to see.