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amdgpu-clocks vs CoreCtrl
Both stand on gpu overclocking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
amdgpu-clocks offers configurable power-state controls for supported AMD GPUs, with startup, resume, and restore options. Compatibility depends on the GPU exposing the required controls and Radeon OverDrive being enabled.
Visit amdgpu-clocks Free plan Open source Linux
CoreCtrl offers broad listed AMD GPU controls and application-linked profiles for Linux users. Its CPU controls are basic, and the project does not plan new features or hardware support.
Visit CoreCtrlThe facts
| amdgpu-clocks | CoreCtrl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | gitlab.com |
| On gpu overclocking software | #2 of 19 | #1 of 19 |
amdgpu-clocks: what it does well
- Free and GPL-2.0 licensed.
- Can manage multiple AMD graphics cards.
- Startup and resume scripts can reapply settings.
- Restore option returns states to initial defaults.
What to know first
- Requires Linux and a compatible AMD GPU.
- Radeon OverDrive must be enabled for fine-grained controls.
- Zero RPM settings require Linux 6.13 or newer.
- GitHub releases page lists no releases.
CoreCtrl: what it does well
- Free and open-source GNU/Linux application
- AMD GPU fan, frequency, and power controls
- Profiles can activate with associated applications
- Manual profiles take priority over automatic ones
What to know first
- Only one manual profile can be active
- Automatic profiles do not support scripts or interpreted languages
- Controls depend on kernel version and hardware
- Project is in maintenance mode
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