Plugin:turbostat

Turbostat plugin
Type:	read
Callbacks:	config, init, read
Status:	supported
First version:	5.5
Copyright:	2013 Len Brown
License:	GPLv2
Manpage:	collectd.conf(5)
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The Turbostat plugin reads CPU frequency and C-state residency on modern Intel turbo-capable processors. The plugin is based on 'turbostat' tool of the Linux kernel.

Synopsis

<Plugin turbostat>
  #None of the following option should be set manually
  #This plugin automatically detect most optimal options
  #Only set values here if:
  #- The module asks you to
  #- You want to disable the collection of some data
  #- Your (Intel) CPU is not supported (yet) by the module
  #- The module generates a lot of errors 'MSR offset 0x... read failed'
  #In the last two cases, please open a bug request
  TCCActivationTemp "100"
  CoreCstates "392"
  PackageCstates "396"
  SystemManagementInterrupt true
  DigitalTemperatureSensor true
  PackageThermalManagement true
  RunningAveragePowerLimit "7"
</Plugin>

Example graphs

Here are examples of produced data (using CGP).

Example 1 (Small load):

Example 2: (Big compilation near the end):

Dependencies

• libcap-devel