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PerfEnergyPreference

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PerfEnergyPreference specifies the value to program in the energy performance preference register on systems that implement version 2 of the CPPC interface and have autonomous mode Enabled.

When set to 0, the energy performance preference register is programmed to 0 to favor performance. When set to 100, the energy performance preference register is set to 255 to favor energy savings. When set to an intermediate value, the energy performance preference register is programmed to the value: (setting * 255) / 100.

Aliases and setting visibility

  • Windows provisioning: Common\Power\Policy\Settings\Processor\PerfEnergyPreference, Common\Power\Policy\Settings\Processor\PerfEnergyPreference1

  • PowerCfg: PERFEPP, PERFEPP1

  • Hidden setting: Yes

Values

The value denotes percentage (%).

Minimum value

0

Maximum value

100

Applies to

Windows edition x86-based devices x64-based devices Arm-based devices
Windows 10 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education) Supported Supported N/A
Windows 10 Mobile N/A N/A Supported
Windows 11 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education) N/A Supported Supported