Linux 7.1 Merges AMD Dynamic EPP Fixes, Intel Bartlett Lake Scaling Fix
Linux 7.1 has merged important power management fixes for both AMD and Intel platforms. The update addresses issues with AMD's Dynamic Energy Performance Preference (EPP) feature and includes a fix for Intel's P-State driver that was incorrectly reporting processor frequencies. These changes aim to enhance performance and stability for users of Ryzen laptops and Intel's new Bartlett Lake processors.
- ▪Linux 7.1 includes power management fixes for AMD and Intel platforms.
- ▪AMD's Dynamic EPP feature had issues that have now been resolved in this update.
- ▪Intel's P-State driver was corrected to accurately report frequencies for Bartlett Lake processors.
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Linux 7.1 Merges AMD Dynamic EPP Fixes, Intel Bartlett Lake Scaling Fix Written by Michael Larabel in Linux Kernel on 22 May 2026 at 02:50 PM EDT. Add A Comment Merged today for Linux 7.1 was this week's power management fixes with a few notable fixes for both AMD and Intel platforms. Last week I reported on AMD's Dynamic EPP feature for the P-State driver causing some issues for that functionality introduced during the Linux 7.1 merge window. Dynamic Energy Performance Preference (EPP) allows changing the performance profile depending upon whether the Ryzen laptop is running on AC or DC power. EPP values are dynamically adjusted based on the power state and adjust based on plug-in/out events as well as other contributing factors like the ACPI Platform Profile.
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