In a system and method for the frequency management of processors or blades to allow capacity on demand a requestor of the computer system develops a need for an increased performance from the computer system. The requester then sends a request to the grantor of the computer for an increase in the computer performance. If the grantor authorizes the request, the grantor sends the requestor the requisite information needed to increase the frequency associated with blades or processors in the computer system. The computer system is then operated at an increased frequency to satisfy the demand.