What is TDP: Understanding Thermal Design Power for CPUs and GPUs

TDP stands for Thermal Design Power. It's a measure of the amount of heat generated by a computer processor (CPU) or graphics card (GPU) under typical usage conditions. The TDP is calculated by the manufacturer and is expressed in watts. It's used as a guideline for designing cooling systems and power supplies for computers, as higher TDP values require more cooling and power. Generally, higher TDP values translate to better performance, but also higher power consumption and heat generation.