Publicly, the following is known:
- 8th & 9th "generation" processors marketed TDP is not a fixed, maximum TDP
- TDP for these "generations" have two, separate parts: PL1 & PL2.
- PL1 is the marketing TDP that ranges from 35 W to 95 W for desktop-class processors.
- PL 2 is PL1 * 1.25, or 25% above the marketed target.
- Apple's stock thermal paste is dried crap.
- Not literally, but figuratively
- If it was literally, you'd have an awful stink when you used the computer under any moderate or heavy workload.
- Replacing a base model's, on with an i3-8100B, TIM with Arctic's MX-2 prevents sitting at 98-100 °C load temps on the i3 quad core.
- What will happen with an i7-8700B? I plan on finding out
- Since I will be attempting to correct a design flaw and restoring the performance of the machine, I have a legitimate defense under Right to Repair legislation if Apple gives me grief in the future.
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