The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the part of a computer that performs tasks instructed by the computer programs. Its role is somewhat analogous to that of the human brain; it performs simple mathematical, logical, and in/out operation of the machine.
11
votes
1answer
2k views
Why is my Mac's CPU throttled? (Turbo Boost Ratio)
AnandTech has a instructions1 on how you can check the Turbo Ratios for the Mac's CPU. Since they are logged, the information is very easy to find.
In Mountain Lion you can do this the following ...
2
votes
4answers
1k views
Limit processor speed like in Windows
In Windows (Linux too), you have the very useful "Power saver" mode that limits the maximum frequency at which your CPU runs.
Is there something similar in OS X?
