# What is the limit of GPU utilization for continuous use of the AXM-8-256?

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**Author:** ![koza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@koza](https://forums.imgtec.com/u/koza)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.imgtec.com/t/what-is-the-limit-of-gpu-utilization-for-continuous-use-of-the-axm-8-256/4032/1 "2024-09-20T11:24:20Z")

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I am developing benchmark software for a board with the AXM-8-256.  
What is the limit of GPU utilization for continuous use of the AXM-8-256?  
Also, how many hours can the AXM-8-256 withstand when GPU utilization reaches 100%?  
I am concerned about the destruction of the GPU by our benchmark software.

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**Author:** ![AlejandroC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/97f17d/32.png) [@AlejandroC](https://forums.imgtec.com/u/AlejandroC)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.imgtec.com/t/what-is-the-limit-of-gpu-utilization-for-continuous-use-of-the-axm-8-256/4032/2 "2024-09-20T17:27:01Z")

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Hi koza,

Thanks for your email and welcome to the PowerVR Developer Forum!

Make sure the board where your SoC incorporating the AXM-8-256 is installed has some thermal measures in place in case it reaches too high temperature.

I would advise asking the manufacturer for details if you want to verify those thermal measures.

Best regards,  
Alejandro