How many watts does my computer's volume/audio give out to speakers?

[newhere2015]

Just looking for an estimate for a typical Dell system (Realtek high definition audio or Dell audio), how many watts is it giving out to speakers/headphones? 5 watts, 20 watts, 50 watts?

 

[makkem]

Hi
I would assume that computers output at consumer and not professional levels .
In that case the nominal output is 0.316 V RMS which is too low to drive speakers directly and requires an amplifier or powered speakers which determines the power(Wattage)
If we assume 16 ohm headphones then it will deliver 0.0062 W or 6mW RMS into them.