diff --git a/init/Kconfig b/init/Kconfig index 6fdd6e33932..b63e7982c1c 100644 --- a/init/Kconfig +++ b/init/Kconfig @@ -582,14 +582,13 @@ config RCU_FAST_NO_HZ depends on NO_HZ && SMP default n help - This option causes RCU to attempt to accelerate grace periods - in order to allow CPUs to enter dynticks-idle state more - quickly. On the other hand, this option increases the overhead - of the dynticks-idle checking, particularly on systems with - large numbers of CPUs. + This option causes RCU to attempt to accelerate grace periods in + order to allow CPUs to enter dynticks-idle state more quickly. + On the other hand, this option increases the overhead of the + dynticks-idle checking, thus degrading scheduling latency. - Say Y if energy efficiency is critically important, particularly - if you have relatively few CPUs. + Say Y if energy efficiency is critically important, and you don't + care about real-time response. Say N if you are unsure.