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cpufreq-aperf: Start calculating, defaulting to all CPU cores and 1 second refresh interval.
$ sudo cpufreq-aperf
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The command "sudo cpufreq-aperf" is used to gather information about the current frequency scaling of the CPU in a Linux system.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo" is a command that stands for "superuser do" and it allows the command to be run with administrative privileges. The "cpufreq-aperf" command requires administrative access to retrieve the CPU frequency-related information.

  • "cpufreq-aperf" is the actual command that is run. It is a utility that is typically available in Linux systems to measure the average CPU frequency.

When you execute the command, it will display information about the current CPU frequency scaling on your system, such as the average frequency. This can be helpful in monitoring the performance and power consumption of the CPU.

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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