{ services.thermald.enable = false; services.tlp = { enable = true; settings = # In services.tlp.settings { # --- CPU Settings for Core Ultra 9 185H --- # Use the modern 'intel_pstate' driver in active mode. This is correct. CPU_DRIVER_OPMODE_ON_AC = "active"; CPU_DRIVER_OPMODE_ON_BAT = "active"; # CRITICAL: Use 'powersave' for both. On modern Intel chips, this enables # dynamic scaling from idle up to max boost. It is the best-performing # and most efficient setting. CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_AC = "powersave"; CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_BAT = "powersave"; # This is your main performance tuning knob. 'performance' tells the CPU # to aggressively ramp up to high clock speeds when it detects a load. # 'balance_performance' provides good performance while being more thermal-aware. CPU_ENERGY_PERF_POLICY_ON_AC = "balance_performance"; CPU_ENERGY_PERF_POLICY_ON_BAT = "balance_power"; # Allow the CPU to use its performance range when plugged in, but cap it # slightly to reduce heat generation while maintaining good responsiveness. CPU_MIN_PERF_ON_AC = 0; CPU_MAX_PERF_ON_AC = 85; # Reduced from 100% to help with thermal management CPU_MIN_PERF_ON_BAT = 0; CPU_MAX_PERF_ON_BAT = 60; # Slightly higher than before for better battery responsiveness. # ESSENTIAL: Enable Turbo Boost on AC. This is how you get peak performance. # The 'powersave' governor will use boost intelligently when needed. # Disabling on battery is key for thermal control and battery life. CPU_BOOST_ON_AC = 1; CPU_BOOST_ON_BAT = 0; # HWP Dynamic Boost is a good feature to keep enabled. CPU_HWP_DYN_BOOST_ON_AC = 1; CPU_HWP_DYN_BOOST_ON_BAT = 1; # --- Intel Arc GPU & System Settings --- # Set the platform profile. 'low-power' is more conservative than 'balanced' # to help with thermal management while still providing reasonable performance. PLATFORM_PROFILE_ON_AC = "low-power"; PLATFORM_PROFILE_ON_BAT = "low-power"; # Use 'powersupersave' for PCIe ASPM. This allows the components, # including the GPU, to enter deeper sleep states, reducing idle heat. PCIE_ASPM_ON_AC = "powersupersave"; PCIE_ASPM_ON_BAT = "powersupersave"; # Runtime Power Management is crucial for the integrated GPU to power down # when not in heavy use. 'auto' is the recommended setting for modern hardware. RUNTIME_PM_ON_AC = "auto"; RUNTIME_PM_ON_BAT = "auto"; # Whitelist everything except devices known to cause issues (like some audio codecs). # The default blacklist is usually sufficient. RUNTIME_PM_DRIVER_BLACKLIST = "amdgpu nouveau nvidia pcieport"; # --- Other Power Saving --- # Keep Wi-Fi power saving on; it's generally fine. WIFI_PWR_ON_AC = "on"; WIFI_PWR_ON_BAT = "on"; # Sound power saving is fine. SOUND_POWER_SAVE_ON_AC = 1; SOUND_POWER_SAVE_ON_BAT = 1; SOUND_POWER_SAVE_CONTROLLER = "Y"; # USB autosuspend is fine. USB_AUTOSUSPEND = 1; }; }; #powerManagement.powertop.enable = true; services.power-profiles-daemon.enable = false; }