- Does the I9-13900K consume more than 300W at full load?
- The answer is NO!
If you are running cinebench_r23, and you are getting readings above 250W, with the system in stock, something is probably wrong.
Always compare the CPU power reading to the VRM power reading. They must be compatible. For that use the HW-Info.
Although manufacturers provide motherboards and processors operating at higher voltages than necessary (to ensure system stability under adverse conditions).
If the power reading at full load (r23) is above this limit, it is very likely that an adjustment in the load lines is needed.
The 13900K operating at stock frequencies, as long as the load lines are minimally adjusted, will present a consumption of less than 250W on full load (r23).
Later we will address the load lines and everything will become clearer.