Using turbostat to Review Detailed CPU Statistics

Use turbostat to review x86_64 processor frequency, power, and idle state statistics.

Before running the turbostat command, install the kernel-tools package. This prerequisite is the same regardless of whether Oracle Linux 10 runs on the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) or the Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK).

To monitor CPU statistics and update the output every five seconds, run the following command:

turbostat

To remove hardware information at the start of the command output, add the --quiet option to the turbostat command:

turbostat --quiet

To change the time output interval, use the -i option. For example, to see new turbostat output every ten seconds, run the following command:

turbostat -i 10

For more information, see the turbostat(8) manual page.