CPU frequency scaling

Optimizing CPU Frequency on Raspbian

Raspbian allows you to optimize CPU frequency settings to balance performance and power consumption. Adjusting CPU frequency can be useful for performance tuning or extending battery life in portable projects.

Check Current CPU Frequency

cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_cur_freq

List Available Governors

cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors

Set CPU Governor to 'performance'

sudo cpufreq-set -g performance

Set Maximum CPU Frequency

sudo cpufreq-set -u 1500000

Verify Changes

cpufreq-info

Adjusting CPU frequency helps in managing your Raspberry Pi’s thermal and power efficiency. Experiment with different settings to find the optimal balance for your use case.

Happy tuning your Raspberry Pi! 🚀