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Gaming PC
Under full load, a gaming PC draws 350 to 600 Watts (approx. 12 to 21 cents per gaming hour).
Gaming PC — Live Electricity Cost Calculator
Live CalculationEnter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:
Quick Presets / Typical Power:
400 Watts (0.4 kW)
Watts
4 hrs/day
hrs/day
Benchmark: 35 ct/kWh
ct/kWh
Tip: Check your latest electricity bill for your exact price per kWh.
Advanced Options (Days/Week & Base Fee) ▼
€/Monat
Calculated Results 400 W • 4h/day
Cost per Month 17,03 € 48,7 kWh
Cost per Year 204,40 € 584 kWh
Per Hour 0,14 € 0.4 kWh
Per Day 0,56 € 1,6 kWh
Per Week 3,92 € 11,2 kWh
Formula:
kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000 •
Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100 📊 Overview & Benchmarks
Typical Annual Cost 204,40 €/year
Annual Consumption 584 kWh/year
Typical Power 400 W
Typical Daily Usage 4 h / Tag
⚡ Duty Cycle & Power Details
The GPU and CPU draw peak electrical wattage during intense 3D rendering.
💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips
- ✓ Enable an FPS cap or G-Sync/FreeSync.
- ✓ Undervolt the GPU for lower heat and power draw.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much does 4 hours of daily gaming cost per month?
At 400 W average draw and 4 hours daily, monthly electricity costs are around €17 to €20.
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Transparency & Sources
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- Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch UmweltbundesamtOpen Source
- Bundesnetzagentur & Bundeskartellamt Monitoringbericht Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und EisenbahnenOpen Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →