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AMD Preferred Core Support For Linux Revised To Better Handle Dynamic Rankings


Merged back in Linux 6.9 was AMD Preferred Core support for Linux for the concept of 'preferred cores' with newer Zen processors that are communicated via ACPI CPPC for select cores able to reach a higher maximum frequency or should otherwise be preferred over other cores on the system in the name of maximizing performance

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