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CPU power management based on utilization with lowest performance mode at the mid-utilization range

  • US 20070016815A1
  • Filed: 06/28/2006
  • Published: 01/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • causing a processor to enter a particular performance mode based on a first and a second utilization threshold, wherein the particular performance mode includes at least a first performance mode, a second performance mode, and a third performance mode; and

    causing the processor to operate with a clock frequency in the third performance mode that is lower than the clock frequency of the processor in the first and second performance modes.

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