>Is there a standard load for measuring TDP then? No. Different manufacturers use different definitions of what a typical load means. > If not, how would you

>Is there a standard load for measuring TDP then? No. Different manufacturers use different definitions of what a typical load means. > If not, how would you attempt to test it other than placing the processor under heavy load? Well given that Intel has stated, "The TDP is not the maximum power that the processor can dissipate." Then testing under heavy load is most certainly not correct.