Apple CPUFreq Driver Updated For Linux - Initial M2 Support Added

Asahi Linux lead developer Hector Martin today sent out the third revision to the Apple SoC CPU frequency scaling "CPUFreq" driver that is working its way toward the mainline Linux kernel.

He hopes this third time may be the charm for getting this Apple SoC CPUFreq driver squared away. The new v3 patches have addressed feedback raised during prior review. One notable addition with the new patches is adding initial support for the Apple M2 SoC (T8112). The Asahi Linux crew continues getting the Apple M2 Linux support squared away although a lot of that work remains to be mainlined. Since this summer already the Apple M2 has been running well with Asahi Linux builds -- sans the accelerated graphics and other missing bits.

This Apple SoC CPUFreq driver is important for managing the CPU clock speeds of the Apple Silicon SoCs for ensuring maximum performance while also ensuring the optimal power efficiency and thermal performance. Those wishing to check out the new "v3" patches for this driver that will hopefully be mainlined soon can find the patches on the kernel mailing list.