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Measuring data centers in watts is like measuring cars in horsepower. Power isn't a direct measure of performance, but of the primary constraint on performance.
by delichon 7mo ago
Measuring data centers in watts is like measuring cars in horsepower. Power isn't a direct measure of performance, but of the primary constraint on performance. When in doubt choose the thermodynamic perspective.
- pepperoni_pizza 7mo agoGigawatts are units of power, gigawatthours are units of energy. The equivalent of cars would be pricing by how much gas you burned, not horsepower.
- delichon 7mo ago1 horsepower = 745.7 watts
- pepperoni_pizza 6mo agoYes, and that is both units of power, not energy.