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Update on: 14 June 2025
Suitable for : Windows 11, Windows 10, 8.1, 7, ... , Server 2012-2025, 2022, x64, x32, x86
Suitable for : Windows 11, Windows 10, 8.1, 7, ... , Server 2012-2025, 2022, x64, x32, x86
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Most PCs typically contain useful processor power management settings in a CPU configuration menu, they should be enabled in the BIOS!Activation as an example reduces the power consumption of your CPU by reducing the voltage and clock frequency when there is little to do. Not only AMD's "Cool'n'Quiet" provides more accurate CPU speed control. Even modern graphics cards, memory, network cards, WiFi, etc. do not ignore the setting if they support energy-saving mode. The exact savings you can make by changing these settings depend on your hardware and usage behavior. However, you can see that the power drops by 40 to 60 watts when the PC idles. If your desktop system is on all the time, 95 percent idle, which is not uncommon, you could save a few dollars a year. The energy efficiency of your computer is not only important for the environment, but also for your wallet. By enabling processor power management settings in the BIOS, you can optimize your CPU's power consumption for significant savings. These settings allow your CPU to reduce voltage and clock speed when it is not at full capacity, which is particularly beneficial during idle times. This feature is not limited to CPUs, but can also be supported by other hardware components such as graphics cards, memory and network cards as long as they support power saving mode. While the specific savings will depend on your hardware and usage patterns, a desktop system that's frequently on and mostly idle can result in significant savings - both in energy bills and in environmental impact. Overall, processor power management settings provide a simple and effective way to improve your computer's power efficiency. It is therefore worth checking and adjusting these settings to benefit from the potential savings while contributing to environmental protection. |
* Auto power options adjustment, increase energy efficiency on MS Windows 11, 10, ...
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