CPU frequency doesn't automatically adjust

[telometto]

No error output, but there seems to be a bug where the CPU doesn't scale up its' frequency when doing tasks such as gaming. I posted about the issue on https://forum.garudalinux.org/t/csgo-microstutters/776 . I'm sorry if this isn't the right way to post about the issue, but I am new to Linux and this is my first post on GitHub.

Error output:

● auto-cpufreq.service - auto-cpufreq - Automatic CPU speed & power optimizer for Linux
     Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/auto-cpufreq.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
     Active: active (running) since Mon 2020-10-05 17:34:45 CEST; 2h 5min ago
   Main PID: 2106 (auto-cpufreq)
      Tasks: 2 (limit: 19060)
     Memory: 31.3M
     CGroup: /system.slice/auto-cpufreq.service
             ├─  2106 /usr/sbin/python /usr/bin/auto-cpufreq --daemon
             └─240652 /bin/sh -c cpufreqctl --driver

okt. 05 17:34:45 linux-desktop systemd[1]: Started auto-cpufreq - Automatic CPU speed & power optimizer for Linux.

[ghost]

The actual issue is desktop computer with no battery shows
Battery is : discharging

I am also experiencing the same

Its a major issue for desktop pc where there is no battery and need performance

[AdnanHodzic]

I believe with v.1.5.1 release this problem has been fixed, as turbo state is very easily triggered. As I know a few people who use it on a desktop and don't have this problem.

Could you please verify if this is still the problem and could you also include output of:

sudo auto-cpufreq --debug

Thanks

[ghost]

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Linux distro: Garuda Linux Rolling n/a
Linux kernel: 5.9.12-97-tkg-bmq
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon Vega Graphics
Cores: 8
Architecture: x86_64
Driver: acpi-cpufreq

------------------------------ Current CPU states ------------------------------

CPU max frequency: 3700 MHz
CPU min frequency: 1400 MHz

         Usage  Temperature  Frequency
CPU0:    11.0%     45 °C     1301 MHz
CPU1:    13.0%     45 °C     3057 MHz
CPU2:     4.0%     45 °C     3117 MHz
CPU3:     6.1%     45 °C     2935 MHz
CPU4:     0.0%     45 °C     1378 MHz
CPU5:     1.0%     45 °C     3024 MHz
CPU6:     2.0%     45 °C     3065 MHz
CPU7:     5.0%     45 °C     3061 MHz

fatal: not a git repository (or any parent up to mount point /)
Stopping at filesystem boundary (GIT_DISCOVERY_ACROSS_FILESYSTEM not set).
Snap package: no

Python: 3.9.0
psutil package: 5.7.3
platform package: 1.0.8
click package: 7.1.2
/bin/sh: pip3: command not found
distro package

Battery is: discharging

auto-cpufreq system resource consumption:
cpu usage: 0.0 %
memory use: 0.11 %

Total CPU usage: 5.9 %
Total system load: 1.17
Average temp. of all cores: 45.375 °C 

Currently using: schedutil governor
Currently turbo boost is: off

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[ghost]

sudo auto-cpufreq --debug

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Linux distro: Garuda Linux Rolling n/a
Linux kernel: 5.9.12-97-tkg-bmq
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon Vega Graphics
Cores: 8
Architecture: x86_64
Driver: acpi-cpufreq

------------------------------ Current CPU states ------------------------------

CPU max frequency: 3700 MHz
CPU min frequency: 1400 MHz

         Usage  Temperature  Frequency
CPU0:   100.0%     71 °C     3786 MHz
CPU1:   100.0%     71 °C     3787 MHz
CPU2:   100.0%     71 °C     3786 MHz
CPU3:   100.0%     71 °C     3786 MHz
CPU4:   100.0%     71 °C     3785 MHz
CPU5:   100.0%     71 °C     3785 MHz
CPU6:   100.0%     71 °C     3790 MHz
CPU7:   100.0%     71 °C     3787 MHz

fatal: not a git repository (or any parent up to mount point /)
Stopping at filesystem boundary (GIT_DISCOVERY_ACROSS_FILESYSTEM not set).
Snap package: no

Python: 3.9.0
psutil package: 5.7.3
platform package: 1.0.8
click package: 7.1.2
/bin/sh: pip3: command not found
distro package

Battery is: discharging

auto-cpufreq system resource consumption:
cpu usage: 0.0 %
memory use: 0.11 %

Total CPU usage: 71.4 %
Total system load: 8.8
Average temp. of all cores: 71.0 °C 

Currently using: schedutil governor
Currently turbo boost is: on

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[romario74]

$ sudo auto-cpufreq --debug

---

Linux distro: Manjaro Linux 20.2 Nibia
Linux kernel: 5.9.12-1-MANJARO
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz
Cores: 8
Architecture: x86_64
Driver: intel_cpufreq

------------------------------ Current CPU states ------------------------------

CPU max frequency: 3600 MHz
CPU min frequency: 800 MHz

 Usage  Temperature  Frequency

CPU0: 2.0% 34 °C 3300 MHz
CPU1: 3.9% 34 °C 3559 MHz
CPU2: 2.0% 36 °C 3776 MHz
CPU3: 3.0% 35 °C 3374 MHz
CPU4: 6.1% 34 °C 3593 MHz
CPU5: 5.9% 34 °C 3580 MHz
CPU6: 2.0% 36 °C 3241 MHz
CPU7: 4.0% 35 °C 3535 MHz

fatal: Kein Git-Repository (oder irgendeines der Elternverzeichnisse): .git
Snap package: no

Python: 3.9.0
psutil package: 5.7.3
platform package: 1.0.8
click package: 7.1.2
distro package 1.5.0

Battery is: discharging

auto-cpufreq system resource consumption:
cpu usage: 0.0 %
memory use: 0.1 %

Total CPU usage: 5.0 %
Total system load: 0.92
Average temp. of all cores: 34.75 °C

Currently using: schedutil governor
Currently turbo boost is: off

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[adworacz]

Same issue for me - I'm on a desktop and battery is seen as discharging.

Debug output:

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Linux distro: Manjaro Linux 20.2.1 Nibia
Linux kernel: 5.10.2-2-MANJARO
Processor: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor
Cores: 48
Architecture: x86_64
Driver: acpi-cpufreq

------------------------------ Current CPU states ------------------------------

CPU max frequency: 3800 MHz
CPU min frequency: 2200 MHz

	 Usage  Temperature  Frequency
CPU0:	  1.0%     43 °C     2938 MHz
CPU1:	  0.0%     43 °C     3433 MHz
CPU2:	  0.0%     43 °C     2059 MHz
CPU3:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU4:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU5:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU6:	  1.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU7:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU8:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU9:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU10:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU11:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU12:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU13:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU14:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU15:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU16:	  1.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU17:	  2.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU18:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU19:	  1.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU20:	  5.9%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU21:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU22:	  1.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU23:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU24:	  0.0%     43 °C     3016 MHz
CPU25:	  0.0%     43 °C     4045 MHz
CPU26:	  0.0%     43 °C     2058 MHz
CPU27:	  1.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU28:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU29:	  1.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU30:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU31:	  1.0%     43 °C     2194 MHz
CPU32:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU33:	  1.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU34:	  2.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU35:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU36:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU37:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU38:	  3.9%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU39:	  0.0%     43 °C     2197 MHz
CPU40:	  0.0%     43 °C     2201 MHz
CPU41:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU42:	  0.0%     43 °C     2201 MHz
CPU43:	  0.0%     43 °C     2196 MHz
CPU44:	  0.0%     43 °C     2193 MHz
CPU45:	  0.0%     43 °C     2195 MHz
CPU46:	  0.0%     43 °C     2201 MHz
CPU47:	  0.0%     43 °C     2194 MHz

Build git commit: ac08553
Snap package: no

Python: 3.9.1
psutil package: 5.7.3
platform package: 1.0.8
click package: 7.1.2
distro package 1.5.0

Battery is: discharging

auto-cpufreq system resource consumption:
cpu usage: 0.0 %
memory use: 0.03 %

Total CPU usage: 0.2 %
Total system load: 0.39
Average temp. of all cores: 42.625 °C

Currently using: schedutil governor
Currently turbo boost is: on

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If it helps, here's my /sys/class/powersupply directory:

~/src/Ananicy >>> ll /sys/class/power_supply
Permissions Size User Date Modified Name
lrwxrwxrwx     0 root  9 Jan 20:08  hidpp_battery_0 -> ../../devices/pci0000:40/0000:40:01.1/0000:41:00.0/0000:42:08.0/0000:44:00.3/usb9/9-1/9-1.1/9-1.1.1/9-1.1.1:1.2/0003:046D:C52B.0006/0003:046D:4069.000C/power_supply/hidpp_battery_0

[cyriana]

Hello there,

I have this issue, too. Auto-cpufreq reports discharging on desktop pc.

ls -la /sys/class/power_supply ─╯ insgesamt 0 drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 0 21. Jan 08:57 . drwxr-xr-x 70 root root 0 21. Jan 08:57 .. lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 21. Jan 08:57 ucsi-source-psy-0-00081 -> ../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:03.1/0000:29:00.3/i2c-0/0-0008/power_supply/ucsi-source-psy-0-00081
Is there a workaround for this? I needed to disable auto-cpufreq for now.

[AdnanHodzic]

@cyriana changes which should address this issue have been merged as part of #162 are merged with master.

Changes will be released to Snap and AUR package as part of 1.5.4 release which will be released later today or tomorrow.