AMD 3D V-Cache Technology significantly enhances per-core performance by increasing the amount of L3 cache available—up to three times compared to traditional architectures. This large cache allows for quicker access to frequently used data, minimizing latency and boosting overall efficiency in tasks that depend heavily on rapid data retrieval. To fully leverage this technology, the AMD 3D V-Cache Optimizer has been developed. This patch series introduces two distinct modes: Frequency mode and Cache mode. Frequency Mode: In this setting, the optimizer prioritizes boosting the clock speed of the cores. This is particularly advantageous for applications and workloads that benefit from higher clock frequencies, enabling faster processing of tasks that are less reliant on cache size. Cache Mode: Conversely, this mode focuses on maximizing the usage of the expanded L3 cache. For workloads that are cache-sensitive—such as certain gaming applications, data analytics, and other compute-intensive processes—this mode allows the system to take full advantage of the increased cache capacity, improving data throughput and reducing bottlenecks. Basavaraj Natikar (2): platform/x86/amd: amd_3d_vcache: Add AMD 3D V-Cache optimizer driver platform/x86/amd: amd_3d_vcache: Add sysfs ABI documentation .../sysfs-bus-platform-drivers-amd_x3d_vcache | 14 ++ MAINTAINERS | 8 + drivers/platform/x86/amd/Kconfig | 12 ++ drivers/platform/x86/amd/Makefile | 2 + drivers/platform/x86/amd/x3d_vcache.c | 193 ++++++++++++++++++ 5 files changed, 229 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Documentation/ABI/testing/sysfs-bus-platform-drivers-amd_x3d_vcache create mode 100644 drivers/platform/x86/amd/x3d_vcache.c -- 2.25.1
