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		jhgb on Oct 17, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Automatic CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux It's a well-known feature of CMOS gates that they consume almost all of their power at the moments of switching. AFAIK only recently has static leakage become substantial, necessitating power gating.

garaetjjte on Oct 17, 2021 [–]

Higher frequencies require higher voltage though, and this will increase power consumption.

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