no turbo boost in battery mode

[fidelisakilan]

I have this bug where the turbo boost is not enabled in battery mode but in AC mode it is working properly. I have made in the conf file to allow turbo boost in both modes. CPU: i5 8250u @1.6 ghz and boost clock 3.4 ghz.

AC mode: `--- TLP 1.3.1 --------------------------------------------

+++ Processor CPU model = Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8250U CPU @ 1.60GHz

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct = 11 [%] /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct = 100 [%] /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo = 0 /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/turbo_pct = 59 [%] /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/num_pstates = 31

/sys/module/workqueue/parameters/power_efficient = Y /proc/sys/kernel/nmi_watchdog = 0 `

Battery mode:

`+++ Processor CPU model = Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8250U CPU @ 1.60GHz

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_governor = powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_available_governors = performance powersave /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 400000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 1600000 [kHz] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/energy_performance_preference = balance_performance [HWP.EPP] /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/energy_performance_available_preferences = default performance balance_performance balance_power power

/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/min_perf_pct = 11 [%] /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/max_perf_pct = 100 [%] /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo = 1 /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/turbo_pct = 59 [%] /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/num_pstates = 31

/sys/module/workqueue/parameters/power_efficient = Y /proc/sys/kernel/nmi_watchdog = 0

`

I am not sure whether it is a tlp issue or some other kernel issue I have got info in reddit that keeping in energy_performance_preference = balance_performance for both modes will solve it but even after changing it my pc is stuck below 1.6ghz

[linrunner]

Hi,

your issue cannot be processed without complete outputs as described in the issue template.

Provide them via https://gist.github.com/ please.

[fidelisakilan]

https://gist.github.com/fidelisakilan/3dfaed1aed3c4d8e120fa542ac5e576f

[fidelisakilan]

Describe the bug The bug i am experiencing is that in battery mode my cpu clocks are not above 1.6ghz that is my base clock and turbo boost is unavailable but in AC mode turbo boost is working properly.

Expected behavior I would like it to turbo boost in battery aswell because in high load my pc is lagging To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the unexpected behavior: 1.The problem occurs only in BATTERY mode 2.CPU clocks are limited to 1.6 ghz even when running heavy task

[fidelisakilan]

With Charging

Without Charging:

[linrunner]

You haven't done the corresponding configuration. So why do you complain?

To allow turbo mode on AC and BAT you need to configure:

CPU_BOOST_ON_AC=1
CPU_BOOST_ON_BAT=1

For your reference: https://linrunner.de/tlp/settings/processor.html#cpu-boost-on-ac-bat

[fidelisakilan]

Even after enabling it, the problem persists https://gist.github.com/fidelisakilan/a143b162c41bcad319a094b99d3b4be4

[linrunner]

Please enable trace mode by configuring:

 TLP_DEBUG="pm run"

Then on battery power invoke the command

sudo tlp start

and provide the output of

sudo tlp-stat -T

[fidelisakilan]

-- Logs begin at Wed 2020-08-05 09:06:58 IST, end at Mon 2020-09-07 12:02:29 IST. -- Sep 07 08:27:58 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[1872]: Applying power save settings...done. Sep 07 08:27:58 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[1872]: Setting battery charge thresholds...done. Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: +++ start (1.3.1) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: clear_manual_mode Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: power_source=bat Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: manual_mode=none Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: power_mode=bat Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_laptopmode(1): 2; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_dirty_parms(1): 6000; ec=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_cpu_scaling_governor(1).not_configured Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_cpu_scaling_min_max_freq(1).not_configured Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_intel_cpu_perf_policy(1).hwp_epp: balance_performance; ec=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_intel_cpu_perf_pct(1).min.not_configured Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_intel_cpu_perf_pct(1).max.not_configured Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_cpu_boost_all(1).intel_pstate.cpu_not_supported Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_sched_powersave(1).not_available Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_nmi_watchdog: 0; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_phc_controls.not_configured Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_sata_link_power(1).med_power_with_dipm: /sys/class/scsi_host/host0; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_sata_link_power(1).med_power_with_dipm: /sys/class/scsi_host/host1; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_sata_link_power(1).med_power_with_dipm: /sys/class/scsi_host/host2; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_ahci_runtime_pm(1).not_configured Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_pcie_aspm(1).disabled_by_kernel Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: check_intel_gpu.present: parm=/sys/module/i915/parameters; drm=/sys/class/drm/card0; dbg=/sys/kernel/debug/dri/0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_intel_gpu_min_max_boost_freq(1).not_configured Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_radeon_profile(1).no_card Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_wifi_power_mode(1, wlp2s0).iw: on; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: disable_wake_on_lan: enp1s0f1; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_sound_power_mode(1).hda: 1; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_sound_power_mode(1).hda_controller: Y; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:00.0 [0x060000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:02.0 [0x030000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:14.0 [0x0c0330]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:15.0 [0x118000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:15.1 [0x118000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:16.0 [0x078000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:17.0 [0x010601]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.0 [0x060400]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.5 [0x060400]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.0 [0x060100]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.2 [0x058000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.3 [0x040380]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.4 [0x0c0500]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:01:00.0 [0xff0000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:01:00.1 [0x020000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_runtime_pm(1).auto: /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:02:00.0 [0x028000]; rc=0 Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: poweroff_drivebay(1).disabled Sep 07 12:02:23 akilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: save_runconf.ok: /run/tlp/tlp-run.conf_tmprIAuXX -> /run/tlp/run.conf

[linrunner]

kilan-Aspire-A515-51 tlp[29938]: set_cpu_boost_all(1).intel_pstate.cpu_not_supported

Means that the kernel denies write access to /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo. This is either a kernel issue or the BIOS tells the kernel not to use turbo mode on BAT.

The problem cannot be solved in TLP.