How to find processor speed on Linux w/throttling

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                          My /proc/cpuinfo says my processor is 800Mhz, when I know the thing is actually 2.8Ghz.  This is due to idle throttling where the cpu clock is slowed when idle to save power.

Is there a way in Linux to find the **true** cpu speed?

Asked by Fixee (1941 rep)

Oct 27, 2011, 11:19 PM
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How to find processor speed on Linux w/throttling

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