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		hajile on June 3, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: AMD Unveils Ryzen 9000 CPUs for Desktop, Zen 5 Or if you don't want to blow out the power bill. A 7950x system at IDLE uses 50% more power than an M3 Max going all-out on a CPU workload. https://www.guru3d.com/review/amd-ryzen-9-7950x-review/page-...

KingOfCoders on June 3, 2024 [–]

Yes, if you have very expensive power, then this is a consideration.

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