Re: [PATCH v1] sched/fair: update_pick_idlest() Select group with lowest group_util when idle_cpus are equal

From: Mel Gorman
Date: Fri Nov 06 2020 - 12:02:36 EST


On Fri, Nov 06, 2020 at 05:06:59PM +0100, Vincent Guittot wrote:
> > > > While it was clear-cut for 5.9, it's less clear-cut for 5.10-rc2 although
> > > > the gitsource shows some severe differences depending on the machine that
> > > > is worth being extremely cautious about. I would still prefer a revert
> > > > but I'm also extremely biased and I know there are other patches in the
> > >
> > > This one from Julia can also impact
> > >
> >
> > Which one? I'm guessing "[PATCH v2] sched/fair: check for idle core"
>
> Yes, Sorry I sent my answer before adding the link
>

Grand, that's added to the mix on top to see how both patches measure up
versus a revert. No guarantee I'll have full results by Monday. As usual,
the test grid is loaded up to the eyeballs.

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Mel Gorman
SUSE Labs