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imp3rator

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Dec 25, 2019
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Hello.

Hello. I have Macbook Air 2020 i3 1.1 Ghz.
What exactly mean CPU Computing and CPU package in iStat ?

I did several measurements

Macbook with charging cable only - idle temp 42 C
CPU Computing 0,95 W
CPU Package 0,45 W

USB-C HUB (with HDMI and USB3 ports) + USB wireless mouse - idle temp 50 C
CPU Computing 2 W
CPU Package 1,2 W

FullHD monitor via HDMI + usb-c hub - idle temp 52-55 C
CPU Computing 2,7
CPU Package 1,7

4k monitor + usb-c hub - idle temp 63-65 C
CPU Computing 4
CPU Package 2,7

No increase in CPU or GPU frequency, only increased power consuption and temps !
So I want to know what CPU Computing or CPU Package include ? Or what increase power consuption ? Thunderbolt controller ? Frame buffer ? Image signal processor ? IO controller ?
 
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