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Why doesn't it sound right? Just look at the chart in the article: https://images.anandtech.com/doci/15044/3970X%20Power%20Grap...

The power limit is configured in the BIOS, and can be disabled, but with these massive chips they default to throttling down and capping power consumption so that you aren't forced to go crazy with the cooling system (and motherboard and PSU capacity).



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