How can I check AMD GPU power usage in Windows cmd?

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As of my last update in September 2021, checking the power usage of an AMD GPU from the Windows command prompt directly is not a straightforward task. AMD does not provide a built-in command-line utility for this purpose.

However, you can use third-party tools or utilities that offer GPU monitoring capabilities to retrieve GPU power usage information. One such tool is HWiNFO, which provides detailed information about hardware components, including GPUs.

Here's a general approach to checking AMD GPU power usage using HWiNFO from the command prompt:

Download and Install HWiNFO:
Download and install HWiNFO from the official website: https://www.hwinfo.com/download/
Run HWiNFO in Sensors-Only Mode:
HWiNFO provides a "Sensors-only" mode that focuses on monitoring hardware components. When installing HWiNFO, choose the "Sensors-only" option.
Run HWiNFO from the Command Prompt:
Once installed, you can use the command prompt to run HWiNFO in sensors-only mode. Navigate to the installation directory and run the following command:
```
sh
hwinfo64.exe /sensorsonly
```
This will display sensor information for various hardware components, including the AMD GPU.

Please note that using third-party tools and command-line utilities might have limitations and may not provide real-time or extremely accurate power usage values. Additionally, since my knowledge is based on information available until September 2021, I recommend checking for newer utilities or updates from AMD that might provide more direct command-line access to GPU power usage information.