TDP stands for Thermal Design Power, which is a measure of the maximum amount of heat that a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or other computer component is expected to generate when running at its base clock speed.
The TDP is typically measured in watts and represents the maximum amount of power that the cooling system in a computer needs to be able to dissipate to prevent the CPU from overheating. A higher TDP generally means that a processor will require a more powerful cooling system to maintain stable performance under heavy workloads.
The TDP is determined by a variety of factors, including the number of cores in the CPU, the clock speed of the CPU, and the manufacturing process used to produce the CPU. In general, more powerful CPUs with higher clock speeds and more cores will have higher TDP ratings than lower-end CPUs.
It’s important to note that the TDP is not a measure of the actual power consumption of a CPU, but rather a measure of the amount of heat that it is expected to generate under normal operating conditions. Actual power consumption may vary depending on the workload and other factors. However, TDP is an important specification to consider when choosing a CPU, as it can impact the overall performance and cooling requirements of a system.