Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Find out what the electricity costs of a used Mac Pro really are.
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Power consumption according to Apple
1:22 Power consumption CPU
1:53 Power consumption in Final Cut Pro
2:24 Comparison MacPro 5.1 and 6.1
3:50 Results
5:31 Operating Cost
7:03 Conclusion
Official Apple power consumption figures:
iMac ➜ support.apple.com/en-us/HT201918
Mac Pro ➜ support.apple.com/en-us/102839
Mac Studio ➜ support.apple.com/en-us/102027
In general, an Apple Mac, like any computer, uses different amounts of power depending on factors such as:
1. Processor: The processor is one of the most important power consumers in a computer. Faster processors, processors with more cores or older processors that were manufactured using a larger nanometer process usually consume more power.
2. Graphics Card: A powerful dedicated graphics card can increase power consumption, especially during graphics-intensive tasks like gaming or video editing.
3. Usage behavior: Power consumption varies depending on which applications are running and how intensively they are used.
4. Accessories: Connected peripheral devices, especially the monitor used and its brightness, also contribute to the total power consumption and should therefore be taken into account separately.
5. Model: Different Mac models have different hardware components and performance characteristics, which affect power consumption. In most cases, Apple's manufacturer information is correct, but unfortunately the power consumption was higher with the Mac Pro 6.1.
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Find out what the electricity costs of a used Mac Pro really are.
Energy consumption control ➜ geni.us/vQFX
Electricity meter ➜ geni.us/0kbRPNV
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLerq9Rz9PfluBxfZVTwtRs0cqTULa_Gfy
0:00 Intro
0:44 Power consumption according to Apple
1:22 Power consumption CPU
1:53 Power consumption in Final Cut Pro
2:24 Comparison MacPro 5.1 and 6.1
3:50 Results
5:31 Operating Cost
7:03 Conclusion
Official Apple power consumption figures:
iMac ➜ support.apple.com/en-us/HT201918
Mac Pro ➜ support.apple.com/en-us/102839
Mac Studio ➜ support.apple.com/en-us/102027
In general, an Apple Mac, like any computer, uses different amounts of power depending on factors such as:
1. Processor: The processor is one of the most important power consumers in a computer. Faster processors, processors with more cores or older processors that were manufactured using a larger nanometer process usually consume more power.
2. Graphics Card: A powerful dedicated graphics card can increase power consumption, especially during graphics-intensive tasks like gaming or video editing.
3. Usage behavior: Power consumption varies depending on which applications are running and how intensively they are used.
4. Accessories: Connected peripheral devices, especially the monitor used and its brightness, also contribute to the total power consumption and should therefore be taken into account separately.
5. Model: Different Mac models have different hardware components and performance characteristics, which affect power consumption. In most cases, Apple's manufacturer information is correct, but unfortunately the power consumption was higher with the Mac Pro 6.1.
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
