On 7/23/07, Aubrey Li <aubreylee at gmail.com> wrote: > Hi list, > > I got a chance to measure the power consumption on linux and solaris, > and of course on the same machine > The following is the result from the power meter. > > 1) Ubuntu 7.04, linux kernel 2.6.20-15, Zero workload. > No. Watt PF Vol Cur > 0 375 .871 PF, 237V, 1.816A, > > 2) Solaris community express, solaris kernel onnv_b67, Zero workload. > No. Watt PF Vol Cur > 0 408 .892 PF, 237V, 1.93A, > > Any thoughts? >
Aubrey, it may be interesting to rerun your tests with build 70, which is closing today. The SXCE usually follows in two-three weeks after that. It is this build, that includes support for Intel Speedstep technology [0]. I guess it may make a difference. [0] http://opensolaris.org/os/community/on/flag-days/pages/2007071601/ -- Regards, Cyril
