Method and apparatus for optimizing performance and latency on a link

There are disclosed an apparatus and method for optimizing latency and performance of a link, operating within a processor-based system. The apparatus and method include a latency meter that is installed in a queue which is not based on a queue depth threshold. The apparatus and method also include a feedback logic which optimizes a power reduction by a rising setpoint latency to respond to a cumbersome resupply behavior that cause the physical characteristics of the link.