CPU C-states

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf power management feature
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs CPU sleep states
gptkbp:benefit extends battery life
lowers energy costs
reduces heat output
gptkbp:C0_state CPU is active
gptkbp:C1_state CPU is halted but can resume quickly
gptkbp:C2_state CPU is in a deeper sleep than C1
gptkbp:C3_state CPU cache is flushed and powered down
gptkbp:C6_state CPU core voltage is reduced to near zero
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:BIOS/UEFI
gptkbp:controlledBy gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:definedIn gptkb:ACPI_specification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CPU C-states
gptkbp:impact can affect system latency
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Intel_Pentium_processors
gptkbp:monitors system firmware
gptkbp:purpose reduce power consumption
gptkbp:relatedStandard Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:usedBy modern processors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MWAIT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7