I run mine in clamshell mode and still get 18-19W power consumption in 12.5.
I know this doesn't directly help you but they did fix it, by dumping lousy Intel processors that act as space heaters, literally the year after :-(
I only have one monitor not two this could be your reason, but in 12.4 I had 5,5-6,5W with my 4k monitor and doesn't matter if I had the lid open or closed
Don't I know it. I'm just waiting for the M2 Macbook Pros to release to replace this turd. I have been very dissatisfied with the 2016 and 2019 MBPs I've had but at least I haven't had to pay for these myself as they are work machines.
Yes, my screen refresh rate was at 60Hz static, but with the update has changed to variable 30-60Hz with the extra power draw. Thanks for the advice, now is 5,5-8W like before
You’re in for a MUCH better experience once you make the jump. It will feel like the Mac is finally running the way it was designed to run.
Funny you're throwing shade on Intel in this instance when it's well-established this issue was due to the AMD graphics.
Intel, AMD whatever. Point is the switch to Apple Silicon couldn't come soon enough IMO, to get rid of these over-heating power-hungry laptops.
That's only half the story. The new machines also became noticeably thicker and with way improved cooling capabilities, which clearly shows that it wasn't all Intel and AMD's fault but also Apple's, because they clearly valued form over function in that regard. If it wasn't like that the new Apple Silicon Macs would still be as thin as the old ones.
@pshufd already answered but since you quoted me, I give you the M1 MBA: lays most of the previous Intel MBPs to waste with only passive cooling while being about the same thickness as an iPhone in wallet-case.
The path Apple was going down with Intel was unsustainable and they knew it. Every passing year, MacBooks were performing more and more like PCs, and Apple users typically don't like slow, hot, loud laptops. I completely abandoned MacBooks for several years because of Intel. So glad they reversed course.
they fixed it with the 5600m for the 2019 intel mbp. ive never had an issue with the fans and external monitors on my 16" mbp 5600m. My macbook also has 64gb ram and is lighter than the Apple silicon versions. My intel mbp can run 4 monitors and the apple silicon are limited to what, 2? It's amazing it's been 2 years since I got it and the new apple silicon ones still look like a downgrade to me. Apple silicon is a heavier laptop, with less ram, and less monitor capabilities. But the battery lasts a little longer, ok. Looking forward to seeing a real upgrade over the intel + 5600m. I will wait.
The MBP i9 (which I used to own) can drive four 4K monitors + internal display (39.1 megapixels total) or two 6K monitors + internal display (44.7 megapixels total).
I have now switched to the 14" M1 Max which is substantially lighter (the new 16" is only 100g heavier than the 2019 16"), experience less bottleneck despite apparently less memory thanks to much better systems integration, and the battery life lasts more than twice as long under heavy load (<2 hours vs. 4-6 hours). The differences are not trivial, but to each his/her own I suppose.
