In this context, the rated TDP of theCore i7 11700Fis65W, posing as an efficient 8-core CPU.
Its virtually the locked edition of the unlocked i7 11700KF processor.
But is that it?
Well, Ive dived deeper and found some intriguing facts.
Lets have a look.
In this instant, 2.5GHz is the base frequency of this processor.
Now, this can directly be interpreted as the maximum heat output.
That is why this number is referred to asThermal Design Power (TDP).
So does that mean i7 11700F consumes only a total of 65W of power?
Curiously, this octa-coreRocket Lake-Schip is capable of carrying out heavy loads with more power fed to it.
Hence, the TDP rating feels like a deception!
In the next section, Ill discuss it in detail.
That puts the TDP rating for this processor to shame.
Thats what Im going to show.
Let the results speak for themselves.
Ive achieved over 15% uplift in gaming.
Note:I tested the CPU onMSI MEG B460 Unifypaired with anRTX 3060as720presolution.
Results can vary depending on the components used, especially, gaming.
Not to mention how misleading it is for a regular user.
In my testing, the story appeared similar to light-threaded applications.
Ive seen over a 15% jump in multi-thread performance while theCPU was perfectly stable.
So, as it appears the rated TDP of 11700F leads to power limit throttling.
Condensing all the numbers above, dont get fooled by the TDP rating of a CPU.
Get a better cooler to unleash the full potential of silicon.
Speaking ofi7SKUs by Intel, these are handicapped by the stock TDP.
So I recommend lifting all the restrictions on power and letting it rip through anything you throw at it.
When you do, keep an eye on yourCPUs temperature, especiallywhile gaming.
But the underlying factors and complexity in rating standards by the manufacturers go way above that.
Hope this article helps you get a firm grip on the nitty-gritty of the TDP rating.
