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MacBooks have terrible thermals. They will thermal throttle before most laptops, much less even compared to a desktop. Also, laptops generally have CPUs that p
by sixothree 6y ago
MacBooks have terrible thermals. They will thermal throttle before most laptops, much less even compared to a desktop.
Also, laptops generally have CPUs that pull 15 watts. Whereas desktops have CPUs that can pull 95 watts or higher (sometimes up to 150). The difference is astounding.
- trevyn 6y agoThe 15/16" MBPs have a 45W CPU TDP; they can run CPU continuously at at least 45W as long as your ambient temperature is normal-ish and the airflow isn't obstructed, and can do 60W+ if thermals are cooperative. See: https://evanmccann.net/blog/2020/5/13-inch-macbook-pro-review https://evanmccann.net/blog/2020/5/13-inch-macbook-pro-revie...
- KptMarchewa 6y agoI guess you haven't tried connecting to external monitor during that. 40, 100, 29 in pmset -g thermlog instantly.
- trevyn 6y agoOoh, you're right, I retract. A few minutes for me, though, not "instantly".