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> but start using multiple external 4K+ monitors and the faster GPU starts to shine And heat up, unfortunately. I'm completely fine with it getting loud and t
by deergomoo 6y ago
> but start using multiple external 4K+ monitors and the faster GPU starts to shine
And heat up, unfortunately.
I'm completely fine with it getting loud and toasty when I push it, but the 5300M and 5500M in the 16" MacBook Pro ramp their memory clocks up to max as soon as two displays are on, even when idling. This results in a constant ~20W power draw that destroys the battery life, has the fans constantly audible, and makes the top case above the keyboard uncomfortably hot.
Apparently similar issues in desktop AMD cards have been addressed via driver updates, but considering whoever is responsible for updating Mac GPU drivers never actually does it, I'm not holding my breath.