2010-07-30, 20:21
RXP91 Wrote:Has anyone actually done a power usage comparison between using DXVA and software? Cause with CUDA there is virtually no difference, I think only 'proper' hardware like the CrystalHD will save power. My popcorn hour can decode 48mbit 1080p material without breaking 10 watts.
5 posts earlier in this same thread:
brownn Wrote:My i3 does render 1080p content without struggling, but as nevcairiel stated...its the power consumption im interested in When playing 1080p content without DXVA my CPU usage is about 40% and power usage goes to 73W where as with DVXA CPU usage is 15% or lower with the power usage of 28-30W