Auto-Cpufreq Unveils New Platform Profile Configurations in Version 2.4
The latest iteration of auto-cpufreq, a Linux-based automatic CPU frequency scaling tool that aims to optimize performance and efficiency, has been rolled out as version 2.4, bringing along a host of new features and improvements.
Among the key updates introduced in version 2.4 are:
- Platform Profile Support: Users now have the ability to configure the “Platform Profile,” enabling tailored performance settings based on specific platform requirements.
- Streamlined Installation: Version 2.4 boasts enhanced support for Gentoo installations, simplifying the onboarding process for users of this particular distribution.
- Widened Init System Support: By integrating compatibility for the Dinit init system, commonly utilized in Artix Linux, auto-cpufreq now offers broader system support.
- Xbox Controller Battery Management: A new feature prevents the Xbox controller’s battery from triggering an unwanted switch to the battery profile.
Also, as part of bug fixes and performance enhancements, auto-cpufreq 2.4 comes with critical tweaks such as:
- Improvements for AMD CPUs: The tool now leverages the performance Energy Performance Preference (EPP) when utilizing the performance governor on AMD CPUs, addressing previous issues.
- Enhanced Compatibility: Enhancements have been made to boost compatibility with Arch-based distributions.
- Essential Fixes: Various fixes, including addressing daemon installation issues on Artix Linux with runit and resolving command not found errors in NixOS, have been implemented.
The developers have also dedicated efforts to refactor the codebase for improved readability and maintainability, along with updating dependencies to include urllib3, certifi, and cryptography while eliminating unnecessary dependencies to potentially enhance boot time performance.
For more detailed insights into all the changes present in the latest version, users are encouraged to consult the official changelog.
If you are an Ubuntu user, auto-cpufreq is available for installation through the Snap Store. Arch users can find it in the AUR, while users of other Linux distributions can easily compile it from the source code by referring to the instructions on auto-cpufreq’s GitHub page.
