[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Performance
Power Efficiency
How much performance a chip delivers per watt of power; high efficiency means longer battery and cooler operation.
Also known as:
Performance per Watt
PPW
Efficiency
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Power efficiency measures performance per watt (e.g., Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt: 236.4 PPW). Smaller nodes and efficiency cores improve it.
CompareTech shows an Efficiency score. Efficient chips let thin devices run cool and extend battery life.
Related Technical Terms
Battery Life
Measured endurance for web, video, and gaming; mAh alone does not tell the full story.
Battery
Nanometer
Unit for chip feature size; 3 nm is today's cutting edge for phones and laptops.
Performance
TDP
Sustained power/heat a chip is designed for; higher allows higher performance with more cooling.
Performance