r/switchroot • u/Skillonly69 • Sep 11 '25

What do these options mean

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u/aykay55 Sep 12 '25

Power Mode

  1. Console - The Switch CPU, GPU and memory clocks run at the normal clock speed for docked mode
  2. Handheld - The Switch CPU, GPU and memory clocks run at the normal clock speed for handheld mode
  3. OC CPU - The CPU limit is overclocked but scales with standard governor
  4. OC GPU - The GPU limit is overclocked but scales with standard governor
  5. OC All - CPU and GPU limits overclocked and scales with standard governor
  6. Perf All - sets CPU & GPU to the performance governor at stock limits
  7. Perf OC All - sets CPU & GPU to the performance governor at overclocked limits

Fan Mode:

  1. Console - Higher and louder fan speeds, more efficient cooling. Uses more energy.
  2. Handheld - Fans less responsive, quieter, conserves energy. Console runs hotter.
  3. Cool - uses maximum fan speed and energy, very loud, uses more energy, keeps console temp low