The following table summarizes how the thread scheduler divides time in normal and freetime-by-ratio mode:
Partition state | Normal | Freetime-by-ratio |
---|---|---|
Usage < budget | By priority | By priority |
Usage > budget and there's free time | By priority | By ratio of budgets |
Full load | By ratio of budgets | By ratio of budgets |
Partitions running a critical thread at any load | By priority | By priority |