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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 Calculation

Enter 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.

Transparency & Sources

Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:

  • Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch Umweltbundesamt
    Open Source
  • Bundesnetzagentur & Bundeskartellamt Monitoringbericht Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und Eisenbahnen
    Open Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →