Alternatives to auto-cpufreq
An automatic CPU speed and power optimiser for Linux that adjusts settings based on load and battery. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
auto-cpufreq
An automatic CPU speed and power optimiser for Linux that adjusts settings based on load and battery.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as auto-cpufreq.
TLP
A Linux power management tool that tunes system settings to extend laptop battery life.
TLP also tunes Linux settings for laptop battery life, but it uses separate battery and AC profiles edited in documented text configuration files instead of automatic load-based CPU adjustment.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
GameMode
A Linux daemon and library that temporarily applies performance optimisations while a game is running.
CoreCtrl
A Linux utility that applies CPU and GPU settings automatically through per-application profiles.
ThrottleStop
A small Windows utility that monitors and corrects Intel CPU throttling, especially on laptops.
Process Lasso
Per-process CPU priority and affinity tool with an automation-driven performance mode.
systeroid
Inspect and manage Linux kernel parameters from the terminal.
Hardinfo2
A graphical Linux tool that shows detailed system information and runs benchmarks.
