Tool

CPU Load Test

Hold your CPU at a precise load percentage. Ideal for power consumption measurement, thermal profiling at specific TDP levels, and sustained performance testing.

Load Configuration

50%

Status

Target Load50%
Threads32
Elapsed00:00
0%TARGET LOAD
READY — Set target load and press Start
CPU Load History (last 60s)
255075100

CPU Load Test vs CPU Stress Test

A CPU stress test runs at 100% load to find the limits of your system. A CPU load test holds a specific percentage — useful when you want to measure power draw at 50% TDP, test thermal performance at a sustained moderate load, or simulate a specific workload profile.

Power consumption scales roughly with CPU load, though not linearly. Most modern CPUs draw disproportionately more power near 100% load due to boost clocks. Testing at 50–75% load gives a more representative picture of everyday performance.