PowerControl

PowerControl is a plugin for the decky-loader framework that provides granular control over system performance settings on handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck. It allows users to fine-tune power consumption, thermal output, and processing capabilities to optimize for battery life or performance.

Key Features

• Turbo Boost Control — Enable or disable CPU turbo boost.
• Hyper-Threading Toggle — Turn hyper-threading on or off.
• Core Management — Adjust the number of active physical CPU cores.
• TDP Limiting — Set power limits for the system-on-chip.
• GPU Frequency Control — Manually set or enable automatic GPU clock management.
• Fan Control — Customize fan speed curves for thermal management.

Philosophy

PowerControl aims to give users deep, low-level control over their device's hardware to tailor the gaming experience, whether prioritizing battery longevity or maximizing frame rates.