From d51de0df6a14840ed4960afca395bc45248e7f6b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: wmantly Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026 19:31:56 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Add cluster power optimization benchmark table and Linux headless power management guidelines --- docs/HARDWARE_LEARNINGS.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/HARDWARE_LEARNINGS.md b/docs/HARDWARE_LEARNINGS.md index 898a6e7..1e068d6 100644 --- a/docs/HARDWARE_LEARNINGS.md +++ b/docs/HARDWARE_LEARNINGS.md @@ -25,6 +25,14 @@ Comparing the hardware profiles and the cross-flashing outcome: * Cross-flashed GPU 1 with the MSI VBIOS ROM (`vbios/msi_cmp50hx_90.02.60.00.17.rom`) using `nvflash -6`. * **Verified Outcome**: GPU 1 idle power immediately dropped from **`61.8W` down to `31.89W`** (a **~30W direct reduction!**), and fan curve synchronized to 25% minimum floor across both cards. +### 📊 Cluster Power Optimization Benchmark Table + +| Optimization State | Per-Card Draw (CMP 50HX) | RTX 2060 Draw | 3x Cluster Idle Total | Idle VRAM Temp | +| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | +| **Stock (Bugged VBIOS Idle)** | 75W – 85W | 11.5W | **~165W – 185W** *(240W before flash)* | ~55°C – 62°C | +| **Linux Governor (P3 Clamped @ 300MHz)** | **`31.8W – 33.7W`** | **`10.9W`** | **`~76.5W`** ⚡ *(−108W wall savings)* | **27°C – 39°C** | +| **Ideal P-State Sleep (P8 Deep Sleep)** | ~5W – 15W | ~10W | ~25W – 40W | ~25°C – 30°C | + --- ## 2. Power Cap vs Inference Throughput