Can someone explain?

[ILikeModding]

So I backed up and then modded the bios of my (reference) 980 Ti. Removed power limit, and removed boost, added fan stop below 64°C. (This part is not the important thing, but it is just for you to know where my doubts are coming from)

 

Why does this (and almost every) GPU draws as much as 410 watts during a MSI kombustor test (donut 5200MB in case it is relevant) while reporting 100% GPU usage, and, while gaming it still gets 100% usage, but power consumption won't get past 220 watts, even at a higher GPU clock than kombustor test.

 

If some of you want the bios, I can upload it.

Thank you in advance.

[matt0725]

artificial tests often put load on literally every component at the same time, on purpose, while real life loads do not. The same goes for CPU artificial tests.

 

So the core may still be maxed out in gaming, but there are other things sitting idle or at less than max usage, so the power draw is way lower. This is why the clock goes up as well, there is more power for the core when everything else isnt drawing on it.

[ILikeModding]

I see. I've been looking for the answer to my question for years, and got answered here in less than an hour. Thank you bro. Love you