diff --git a/auto-cpufreq.py b/auto-cpufreq.py
index 465637d..464ce95 100755
--- a/auto-cpufreq.py
+++ b/auto-cpufreq.py
@@ -208,9 +208,21 @@ def set_performance():
     print("\nTotal CPU usage:", cpuload, "%")
     print("Total system load:", load1m, "\n")
 
-    print("Setting turbo boost: on")
-    s.run("echo 0 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo", shell=True)
-    footer(79)
+    # conditions for setting turbo in performance
+    if load1m > 1:
+        print("High load, setting turbo boost: on")
+        s.run("echo 0 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo", shell=True)
+        footer(79)
+    elif cpuload > 20:
+        print("High CPU load, setting turbo boost: on")
+        s.run("echo 0 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo", shell=True)
+        #print("\n" + "-" * 60 + "\n")
+        footer(79)
+    else:
+        print("Load optimal, setting turbo boost: off")
+        s.run("echo 1 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo", shell=True)
+        #print("\n" + "-" * 60 + "\n")
+        footer(79)
 
 # make turbo suggestions in performance
 def mon_performance():