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An idle CPU can be powered down. A computer can be put to sleep when not in use. CPU cycles that are unused aren't wasted, but power that's used can very much b
by ryan_lane 5y ago
An idle CPU can be powered down. A computer can be put to sleep when not in use. CPU cycles that are unused aren't wasted, but power that's used can very much be wasted.
The correct framing is in regards to what the CPU is doing when it isn't idle.