diff --git a/docs/perf.rst b/docs/perf.rst
index 245a04158ca..3d15ac7365c 100644
--- a/docs/perf.rst
+++ b/docs/perf.rst
@@ -19,9 +19,11 @@ Intel GPUs
       minimize idle power consumption by enabling `ASPM`_ powersave mode.
    #. For "bursty", latency-sensitive workloads (e.g. AI inference),
       enable ASPM performance mode.
+   #. Enable the 'performance' `cpufreq`_ governor.
 
 .. _ReBAR: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000090831/graphics.html
 .. _ASPM: https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/6/html/power_management_guide/aspm
+.. _cpufreq: https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/6/html/performance_tuning_guide/s-cpu-cpufreq
 
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