Using the Jtop Tool

Jtop is a system monitoring tool developed specifically for the NVIDIA Jetson series of devices. It provides a comprehensive overview of resource usage across various components—including the CPU, GPU, memory, disk storage, and network—and displays real-time metrics such as hardware temperatures, power consumption, and clock frequencies.

1. Installing Jtop

sudo apt update
sudo pip3 install --break-system-packages git+https://github.com/rbonghi/jetson_stats.git

2. Optimal Performance Mode

Enabling MAXN Mode

Enabling "MAXN Power Mode" (Maximum Power Mode) on the Jetson ensures that all CPU and GPU cores are activated:

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sudo nvpmodel -m 0

Enabling Jetson Clocks

Enabling "Jetson Clocks" ensures that all CPU and GPU cores operate at their maximum clock frequencies:

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sudo jetson_clocks

3. Using Jtop

After restarting the system, you can launch the Jtop tool by entering the jtop command in the terminal:

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jtop

Note: The highest performance metrics will only be displayed if the board's power mode is set to MAXN!