Quote Originally Posted by STEvil View Post
So should we stop using Linpack and other tools which utilize CPU's to their full potential as well?

The GPU's were rated at a "working" power usage level which is fine by me, but to say that we cannot measure their full peak power draw because they never attain that doesnt sit right with me. Who's to say that some GPGPU application(s) might not use more of the GPU? What if a game comes out that uses the GPU more, are they going to have to write "idle" routines into the next driver release so you dont go over the allotted power draw (ie: Furmark renaming)?

I think two things should happen.

1: They should be rated at their peak.
2: More reviews should be done like this.
+1

The car manufacturer would only guarantee that his product works for "normal use".

That "normal use" is what we discuss about.

"normal use" of a cpu: run every software you want on it - and still the cpu will not exceed specifications. (prime, occt, ...)

"normal use" of a gpu: for me: run every software you want on it - and still the gpu does not exceed specifications.