Chipset differences in power consumption

[IntelUser2000]

Okay, I found interesting data when looking through Intel's Datasheets. There is one thing in common with the chipset datasheets.

THE HIGH END VERSIONS OF THE CHIPSETS CONSUME THE LEAST POWER.

875 consumes less than 865,
925 consumes less than 915,
955 consumes less than 945.

The difference is around 40 to 60% depending on chipset and configuration. Another thing is that 875-->955 increases power consumption BUT its only around 25%. In the mainstream chipset, 865-->945 is around 40-50%.

So now there IS another bonus to getting higher end chipset.

 

[fbrdphreak]

How do these chipsets help with the Pentium M? 😕

 

[bearxor]

S479 to S478 adapter available on ASUS boards

 

[GnomeCop]

the 855pm chipset uses very little power , but i'm not sure the exact spec

 

[BladeVenom]

But don't newer chipsets use DDR2 memory? Doesn't DDR2 use more power?

 

[stevty2889]

Originally posted by: BladeVenom
But don't newer chipsets use DDR2 memory? Doesn't DDR2 use more power?

No, DDR2 runs on lower voltages and uses less power.