The only thing Intel's TDP values currently tell you is what kind of thermal dissipation an OEM needs to provide if they only want to run a CPU at base clock, with no turbo whatsoever.

The 7W number, according to Intel chaps, is actually the Scenario Design Point, or a way for Intel to give manufacturers that want to squeeze a 13W TDP CPU in a, for example, tablet that can deal ...

A processor's operating temperature will depend on its workload. With adequate cooling, your CPU should perform within the ranges of 104°F and 149°F (40°C to 65°C) for idle or low usage.

Received new BIOS from MSI, with a new option "TDP to 105W" to increase TDP of Ryzen 9700X/9600X from 65W to 105W. Ryzen 9700X Cinebench R23 multi-core score : 65W: 20,409, 105W: 23,153. It's 13% ...

Intel is preparing a new 'Black Edition' CPU with its upcoming Core i5-14490F processor, with 10 cores at up to 5.1GHz on a 65W TDP on its way.