Table 3 Characteristics of CPU governors on Linux-based operating system
Governor | Frequency scaling method |
|---|---|
Performance | Uses only the maximum clock frequency that can be provided by the CPU |
Powersave | Uses only the minimum clock frequency that can be provided by the CPU |
Ondemand | Changes between the maximum/minimum frequencies depending on load conditions |
Conservative | Gradually changes between the maximum ~ minimum frequencies depending on load conditions |
Userspace | Uses the frequency designated by the user |