Observing Turbo-mode on Linux # turbostat -v CPUID GenuineIntel 11 levels family:model:stepping 6:26:4 Nehalem multiplier 22, TSC frequency 2933 MHz Nehalem 4 cores active: 23 mult, max turbo frequency = 3067 MHz Nehalem 3 cores active: 23 mult, max turbo frequency = 3067 MHz Nehalem 2 cores active: 23 mult, max turbo frequency = 3067 MHz Nehalem 1 core active: 24 mult, max turbo frequency = 3200 MHz ...