auto-cpufreq VS tlp-portage

github repository

git clone https://github.com/AdnanHodzic/auto-cpufreq.git cd auto-cpufreq && sudo ./auto-cpufreq-installer

I know that Pop os doesn't recommend installing tlp because it might interfere with system-76 power, Is it the same for something like powertop or auto-cpufreq?

The device had only been purchased ~1-2 months ago so I don't think that dust in the fans would be an issue (as suggested in another post; Intel NUC's overheating - Solution!). The installation of Linux is more or less fresh, the only thing (I think) installed that would affect temperatures is auto-cpufreq (which has slightly lowered temperatures).

I dont know how well it actually works but I use this: https://github.com/AdnanHodzic/auto-cpufreq

auto-cpufreq (switching between performance- and powersaving mode),

You can also use tools like auto-cpufreq to reduce your cpu frequencies when not in heavy load. auto-cpufreq can be configured a lot to meet your specific needs. auto-cpufreq: https://github.com/AdnanHodzic/auto-cpufreq

Installing and configuring tlp (overlay: https://github.com/dywisor/tlp-portage/tree/maint/app-laptop/tlp) would let you do this.

tlp location: /var/db/repos/tlp sync-type: git sync-uri: https://github.com/dywisor/tlp-portage.git masters: gentoo

TLP's not in the official repositories, but there's an overlay (with instructions) here

I'm not sure if this can be useful or not, I don't use gentoo and haven't bothered with tlp in a while, but may be worth a look: https://github.com/dywisor/tlp-portage

eselect repository add tlp git https://github.com/dywisor/tlp-portage.git

You could try using tlp, available from overlay