Maybe the tutorials you were watching the intensity was in unitless and not in lux or cd?
What the Heck is Lux?
Illuminance Example
300 - 500 lux Sunrise or sunset on a clear day. Well-lit office area.
1,000 lux Overcast day; typical TV studio lighting
10,000 - 25,000 lux Full daylight (not direct sun)
32,000 - 130,000 lux Direct sunlight