Linux 3.11 May Lower Intel Power Consumption

[liam]

So, it uses less power, but takes longer to complete x264 test (relative to 3.9). Perhaps integrating the curve for total energy used would be a nice idea?
What we should be seeing, especially with haswell, is more dynamic power states. I realise this was with ivb, but I'd IMAGINE that intel is looking to make the kernel work best with their latest chips.
Also need to see how the work towards overall platform power reduction is going. Hopefully enough time has passed since the new framework (around 3.6, IIRC) for querying and setting component states for at least some of the drivers to have updated.

[jrch2k8]

Why is it measured in milliwatts and not kilowatts?

i think you mean Watts

Kilo = 1000
Mili = 1/1000

Edit: yeah me too (-_-)'

[flecht]

Values are the same and considering energy usage of modern laptops, it's easier to show it in mW.

Edit: I guess, I have been trolled. (-_-)'

[Ericg]

I won't sleep until this gets answered

Then you are gonna die tired my friend :P

[Yorgos]

Why is it measured in milliwatts and not kilowatts?

I won't sleep until this gets answered

[synaptix]

Why is it measured in milliwatts and not kilowatts?

[phoronix]

Phoronix: Linux 3.11 May Lower Intel Power Consumption

It's still being investigated, but early indications are that the Linux 3.11 kernel is consuming less power at least for Intel CPUs...

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTQyMTM