Turbo Boost Switcher

turbo-boost-switcher · v2.13.0

8.0

Enable and disable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost feature

brew install --cask turbo-boost-switcher

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Note: turbo-boost-switcher requires a kernel extension to work. If the installation fails, retry after you enable it in: System Settings → Privacy & Security For more information, refer to vendor documentation or this Apple Technical Note: https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html

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Trust Score 6/10

✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Turbo Boost Switcher is a unique macOS app that allows users to control Intel CPU Turbo Boost, offering a user-friendly interface for managing performance and thermal settings. It benefits users concerned with balancing CPU performance and system cooling.

Enables or disables Intel CPU Turbo Boost functionality.

Maturity: The project is active with regular updates and a strong open-source community presence.

Community: Limited community discussion with mentions on Hacker News but no activity on Reddit.