PerfDecreasePolicy

PerfDecreasePolicy specifies the algorithm used to select a new performance state when the ideal performance state is lower than the current performance state.

Aliases and setting visibility

  • Windows provisioning: Common\Power\Policy\Settings\Processor\PerfDecreasePolicy, Common\Power\Policy\Settings\Processor\PerfDecreasePolicy1

  • PowerCfg: PERFDECPOL, PERFDECPOL1

  • Hidden setting: Yes

Values

Index Description
0 Select the ideal processor performance state.
1 Select the processor performance state one closer to ideal than the current processor performance state.
2 Select the lowest speed/power processor performance state.

Applies to

Windows edition x86-based devices x64-based devices Arm-based devices
Windows 11 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education) x86 amd64 Not supported