how does a cpu convert virtually 100% of energy to heat when it uses energy to do calculations?

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I’m confused. I did some research online, and learned that cpu’s can essentially double has a hotplate, because 99-100% of electricity consumed is turned into heat. how? doesn’t the cpu use energy to make calcuations and render things? I’m real confused.

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Your CPU is essentially a very fancy toaster oven. The basic principles are the same…it’s just moving electrons through a wire in a very specific way.

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