GLaDOS Kernel for Google Nexus 7 is based on stock Android kernel Jelly Bean 4.2.2 JDQ39. And it is optimized to run best at the default options. So there is no need to change options manually (but you still can change them if you want). It does not support CPU overclocking but can undervolt CPU and overclock Tegra 3 GPU. Support NTFS read / write mode. And tweaks here and there.
If you like to overclock CPU, stay away from franco Kernel for Google Nexus 7. Yes, XDA Developer, franciscofranco does not like to overclock CPU so you won’t see CPU overclocking ability on his kernel for Nexus devices. But his kernel is famous of stability, better performance and good battery life. And have other goodies like tweaked ramdisk, boosted IO speed, removed debug mode, CPU undervolting, GPU overclocking… By the way, franco Kernel for Nexus 7 should work on stock Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM.
Want to have better performance, battery life and colour screen display on your Google Nexus 4? Try out Der Kernel Trinity Four for Nexus 4. Just like other custom kernel, Trinity Kernel for Nexus 4 has lot of nice features. Example, lowered CPU voltages & control, colour control, build optimizations, improved performance, debugging removed, TCP congestion control, VM, scheduler and governor tweaks… By the way, CPU, GPU and bus are overclock able. And screen colours are preset so you have better contrast and colour after installed this kernel.
If you can find a developer working on kernel for Google Nexus 7, he should be doing the same for other Google Nexus devices like Nexus 4 and Nexus 10. Just like faux123 Kernel for Nexus 7. You can find both kernels for Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 contain the same features and abilities. Of course, it improves overall performance and battery life. faux123 Kernel for Nexus 7 is based on Google source code, so it works on all AOSP 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.2.2 builds. And support Nvidia CPU overclocking and undervolting. Yes, you can overclock Tegra 3 GPU as well.
M-Kernel for Google Nexus 7 is another custom kernel based on the latest Google AOSP Tegra kernel source mr1.1 for Android 4.2.2. Therefore, it is compatible with all 4.2.x based ROMs. Overclocking fans rejoice because you can overclock and undervolt CPU. Overclock Tegra 3 GPU is supported and switch to higher quality dithering mode for better gradient quality. Debugging mode is removed as well. Lot of tweaks and features to enhance performance and improve battery life. Try it to find out…
