I just got  an AMD 9800X3D. While non-FS'ing, I make sure to switch to low power mode whether through Process Lasso or now Ryzan Master selecting Eco Mode.  At the wall, I am showing 84 watts.  How can I make it lower?  Or is that as good as it gets?

 

Edited April 6, 20251 yr by bic

Is this just a personel challenge. It will be barely noticeable on your power bill to go lower. Probably won't notice it at all.

The CPU has only a small impact on total power consumption when it is idle.  Your RTX 3060 will also consume ~10W idle.
Motherboards, harddrives, network adapters etc. also consume power.
And then there is the PSU: these are less efficient when the system is drawing much less power than the PSU is targeted for.

Ya, I have five GoFlight modules.  I did notice a big power draw on rudder pedals.  We'll see, my power bill is typically around $52 USD total.

Why you should check and keep your BIOS updated.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-microcode-vulnerability-also-affects-zen-5-cpus-granite-ridge-turin-ryzen-ai-300-and-fire-range-at-risk

Thanks, I did update the bios / uefi as a second step to installing.  Monthly / quarterly i  try to remember to check for new.  I think the Gigabyte app actually checks for you.