Alternatives to CoreCtrl
A Linux utility that applies CPU and GPU settings automatically through per-application profiles. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
CoreCtrl
A Linux utility that applies CPU and GPU settings automatically through per-application profiles.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as CoreCtrl.
LACT
A Linux application for configuring and monitoring AMD, Nvidia and Intel graphics cards.
LACT is an open-source Linux tool that configures and monitors AMD, Nvidia and Intel GPUs with a daemon and CLI, but lacks per-application automatic profiles.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
GameMode
A Linux daemon and library that temporarily applies performance optimisations while a game is running.
auto-cpufreq
An automatic CPU speed and power optimiser for Linux that adjusts settings based on load and battery.
CoolerControl
A Linux application for monitoring and controlling cooling fans, pumps and lighting on supported hardware.
TLP
A Linux power management tool that tunes system settings to extend laptop battery life.
OpenRGB
Controls RGB lighting across many brands without the vendors' own software.
