be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W vs Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5
The Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 leads on high-power builds, scoring 77.3 — about 2% ahead of the be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. For high-power builds the Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 uses we score. The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W is the cheaper of the two: the Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 costs around 15% more at RRP. The Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.
| Pure Power 12 M 850Wbe quiet! | UD1000GM PG5Gigabyteour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| High-Power | 75.5 | 77.3 ★ |
| Mainstream | 82.5 ★ | 77 |
| Efficiency | 92.4 ★ | 78.9 |
| Value scores | ||
| High-Power | 208.2 | 321.4 ★ |
| Mainstream | 227.5 | 320.2 ★ |
| Efficiency | 254.8 | 328.1 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| Wattage | 850 W | 1000 W ★ |
| ATX Spec | 3 | 3 |
| Efficiency @50% | 90 % | 90 % |
| Warranty | 10 yr ★ | 5 yr |
| RRP | £103 ★ | £119 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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