How CPU Power Delivery Works？ youtu.be/Nw7zImgnMRs Near the CPU socket, you will normally find one or two eight-pin CPU power connectors. These connectors receive 12-volt power from the computer’s power supply. However, the CPU cores operate at much lower voltages and require extremely precise power regulation. The 12-volt input cannot be sent directly to the processor. The components surrounding the CPU socket form the voltage regulator module, commonly called the VRM. A VRM usually includes: A PWM controller Power stages or MOSFETs Inductors Capacitors Monitoring and protection circuits The VRM converts the incoming 12-volt supply into the lower voltages required by the CPU. It also supplies very large amounts of current while keeping the output voltage stable. You can think of the VRM as a dedicated power conversion station for the processor. When the CPU is idle, the power delivery system reduces its output. When the CPU enters a heavy workload, the VRM must rapidly increase current while minimizing voltage fluctuations. Modern high-performance processors can draw a great deal of current. For this reason, motherboards often use multiphase VRM designs. Instead of forcing a single power stage to handle the entire load, multiple phases share the work. This can reduce stress on individual components, improve efficiency, distribute heat, and help maintain voltage stability. However, the advertised number of power phases does not tell the whole story. Motherboard quality also depends on: Power stage current ratings Controller design VRM cooling PCB quality Thermal performance Firmware tuning Real-world testing The MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX uses a high-end power delivery design intended for powerful processors and demanding workloads. Most users do not need such an extreme VRM. A motherboard only needs to provide stable and adequate power for the processor that will actually be installed.