Cybenetics power supply efficiency certification is a performance rating standard introduced by Cybenetics Lab, an independent testing laboratory headquartered in Greece. This certification evaluates power supplies based on energy efficiency and noise levels. But how does it differ from the traditional 80 Plus certification?
| Efficiency Certification Levels (ETA) |
Cybenetics classifies efficiency into six levels, ranked from highest to lowest: Diamond, Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Testing Conditions:
The test environment temperature is set at 30°C, which is closer to real-world PC operating temperatures.
Load testing covers 5% to 100% usage and considers different regional input voltages (115V & 230V), making it applicable to the global market.
Cybenetics ETA Efficiency Ratings
Diamond Certification: ≥ 93% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 95% total efficiency (230V)
Titanium Certification: ≥ 91% & < 93% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 93% & < 95% total efficiency (230V)
Platinum Certification: ≥ 89% & < 91% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 91% & < 93% total efficiency (230V)
Gold Certification: ≥ 87% & < 89% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 89% & < 91% total efficiency (230V)
Silver Certification: ≥ 85% & < 87% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 87% & < 89% total efficiency (230V)
Bronze Certification: ≥ 82% & < 85% total efficiency (115V) | ≥ 84% & < 87% total efficiency (230V)
| Noise Certification Levels (LAMBDA) |
The Cybenetics LAMBDA certification evaluates the noise levels of power supplies under different loads and categorizes them into A++, A+, A, A-, Standard++, Standard+, and Standard.
Testing Conditions:
Conducted in a specialized silent lab, maintaining ambient noise levels below 6 dB.
Temperature and humidity are kept at 25°C and 50%, respectively.
Cybenetics LAMBDA Noise Certification Ratings
A++ Certification: < 15 dB(A)
A+ Certification: ≥ 15 dB(A) & < 20 dB(A)
A Certification: ≥ 20 dB(A) & < 25 dB(A)
A- Certification: ≥ 25 dB(A) & < 30 dB(A)
Standard++ Certification: ≥ 30 dB(A) & < 35 dB(A)
Standard+ Certification: ≥ 35 dB(A) & < 40 dB(A)
Standard Certification: ≥ 40 dB(A) & < 45 dB(A)
| Cybenetics vs. 80 Plus Certification |
Noise Rating System
One of the key differences between Cybenetics and 80 Plus certification is that Cybenetics includes noise testing. It categorizes power supplies based on noise levels at different loads, allowing consumers to choose a power supply with both high efficiency and low noise.
In contrast, 80 Plus certification only evaluates power conversion efficiency and does not measure noise levels.
↑Example: Cybenetics Report for Seasonic Vertex PX-1000 Power Supply
Transparent Test Data
Another major advantage of Cybenetics certification is its transparent reporting. Cybenetics publishes detailed test reports, including efficiency performance, noise levels, and additional data.
In comparison, 80 Plus certification only provides efficiency ratings without detailed breakdowns.
↑Efficiency Conversion Chart
↑Noise Performance Chart
This comprehensive analysis should help you better understand Cybenetics certification and how it compares to the traditional 80 Plus standard.
