The wattage printed on the GPU box is the absolute minimum power supply required for the card to operate in a basic, average system.


It is not the optimal or recommended configuration for long-term stability.


The minimum is calculated assuming:

  • A mid-range CPU (i5 / Ryzen 5 class)

  • No heavy overclocking

  • No additional high-power components

  • A high-quality power supply in perfect condition