80 PLUS Gold Efficiency Rating — 6 Power Supplies Compared

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80 PLUS Gold Efficiency Rating: which one for what?

The 6 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Quiet operation Value for Money Thin & Light

Leads for Gaming: Corsair RM850x (2024)74%

Leads for Quiet operation: Corsair RM1000x (2024)68%

Leads for Value for Money: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W68%

Leads for Thin & Light: Corsair RM750x (2024)58%

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Corsair RM750x (2024)Corsair
750 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Fully Modular
72% 68% 50% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Cybenetics A+ noise rating
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850Wbe quiet!
850 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Fully Modular
62% 62% 68% 52%
Why it ranks here
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Quiet operation
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Value for Money
- Value segment
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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Corsair RM1000x (2024)Corsair
1000 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Fully Modular
70% 68% 50% 52%
Why it ranks here
- 1000 W
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Quiet operation
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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Corsair RM850x (2024)Corsair
850 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Fully Modular
74% 68% 50% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Quiet operation
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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Seasonic Focus GX-850 ATX 3.1Seasonic
850 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Fully Modular
62% 50% 50% 52%
Why it ranks here
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850WThermaltake
850 W · 80 PLUS Gold · Fully Modular
74% 50% 50% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables