xf86-video-modesetting Driver Optimization Helps Conserve Intel Power Consumption

[binarybanana]

how do you measure that?

powertop or a wattmeter.

[Shtirlic]

Hmm, negative value for cursor will give some charge to my laptop, nice. Easy and free energy. Thank you Intel.

[nkalkhof]

Seems this optimization is only for newer Hardware. An i9-9900T with HD630 saves exactly 0 Watts with this patch.