auto-cpufreq

Monitor CPU frequency and power

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --monitor

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --live

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --stats

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --install

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --remove

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --force=powersave

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --update

auto-cpufreq [options]

auto-cpufreq is an automatic CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux. It dynamically adjusts CPU frequency scaling and turbo boost based on system load and power source (AC/battery) to optimize performance and battery life.

--monitor

Monitor CPU frequency, governor, and power information

Run in live mode with temporary optimization

Display statistics from daemon mode

Install auto-cpufreq as a system service

Remove auto-cpufreq system service

Update auto-cpufreq to latest version

Force a specific governor (powersave, performance)

Use custom configuration file

Enable debug output

/etc/auto-cpufreq.conf

Main configuration file. Defines governor and turbo boost preferences per power source (charger/battery).

Using --install creates a systemd service for automatic operation. The --live and --monitor modes are for testing and do not persist after reboot. For laptops, auto-cpufreq automatically switches between performance and powersave based on power source.

auto-cpufreq was created to provide automatic CPU frequency optimization without manual tuning, particularly useful for laptops to extend battery life while maintaining performance when needed.

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