rugarciap / Turbo-Boost-Switcher

Turbo Boost disabler / enable app for Mac OS X
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There is only one problem... #70

Closed alxdxx closed 6 years ago

alxdxx commented 6 years ago

In my MBP in windows 10 using Throttlestop etc., when disabling Turbo this leads to the CPU not having dynamic clocking anymore.

Essentially by disabling Turbo, the base clock becomes the only clock, locks multiplier, and that's it. its called LOCKED to base frequency.

Enabling Turbo not only increases cpu multiplier and frequency when there is demand, but also and more importantly is the same dynamic ability that drops multiplier frequency, reduces multiplier and has the initial features of "Haswell" onwards for "8h - all day battery" on mobile/laptops for Intel.

What I am saying is its impossible the CPU is cooler at idle or normal by disabling turbo especially in non-demanding (low to medium tasks, Turbo was created exactly for these tasks), its impossible to extract more power than with Turbo ON for any power users (like editing, etc.) since it takes more time to process.

SO With Turbo:

In comparison: the computer reacts to user demand specifically, which can be demonstrated by peaks and troughs of productivity from high on high demand tasks to low until 0. The computer pushes the envelope for the system intended use as designed by the manufacturer.

Without Turbo: enough power

alxdxx commented 6 years ago

https://marco.org/2015/06/07/disabling-turbo-boost

I don't know, actually I think any sacrifice to performance is too much of a sacrifice.

If you have issues with the battery or something buy a new one is 70 bucks OEM. I can't think of any reason why to force the computer at base clock by disabling turbo than not.

Show me with evidence that the cpu frequency is still dynamic with your app in macOS having disabled Turbo and I will send you a gift.

rugarciap commented 6 years ago

Thanks for your comments and opinion, but this is not a forum, is for reporting issues about the app, so closing the issue.

By the way, here you've got dynamic frequency on my Mac monitored using Intel Power Gadget with Turbo Boost off..., as you can see tb is always off (freq not going above the base line, 1.7 Ghz on my i7):

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There is plenty of info around about what Turbo Boost is and benefits / inconveniences on disabling turbo boost..., it's just a matter of personal choice when to disable / enable Turbo Boost. Also removed external links to other unrelated external apps.