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cpufreq-aperf: Calculate only once.
$ sudo cpufreq-aperf -o
try on your machine

The command sudo cpufreq-aperf -o is used to display the current CPU frequency. Here's an explanation of each component:

  • sudo: It stands for "superuser do" and is used to execute the subsequent command with administrative privileges. It prompts for the user's password to confirm the action.
  • cpufreq-aperf: It is a command-line tool used to manage and display the CPU frequency and performance information.
  • -o: This is an option or flag used with cpufreq-aperf to specify the operation to be performed. In this case, it's used to display the current CPU frequency.

When you run this command, it will provide you with the current frequency at which your CPU is operating.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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