摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for recognizing efficiency of a processor (for example, CPU) to dynamically regulate performance. SOLUTION: An apparatus has a counter 108, an efficiency determination module 110, and a management module 112. The counter 108 determines the number of event occurrences relating to a processor component (e.g., a processor core 102) waiting for a response from a device. The efficiency determination module 110 determines an efficiency metric based on the number of event occurrences. The management module 112 establishes one or more operating characteristics for the processor component corresponding to the efficiency metric. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |