The computer uses almost no power in that state. However, when you turn it back on, you must wait for the boot-up process, which can take from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on your computer. Sleep: In sleep mode, the computer enters a low-power state, keeping its current state in memory while other components shut down. When you ... More @Wikipedia
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