Tag: Linux

All the articles with the tag "Linux".

• Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Shows Linux Performance Boost, Arrow Lake Gains Momentum

  Published:Apr 22, 2025 |  at 09:59 PM

  The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K demonstrates performance improvements on Linux, while upcoming Arrow Lake shows even larger gains. This signals a continued focus on Linux optimization from Intel, potentially impacting the competitive CPU landscape.

• Intel Arrow Lake Early Performance Preview on Ubuntu 25.04

  Published:Apr 22, 2025 |  at 06:32 PM

  Phoronix's early look at Intel's Arrow Lake on Ubuntu 25.04 reveals promising CPU performance but emphasizes that further optimizations are needed before its official release. Early Linux compatibility is a positive sign.

• MWAIT Bug Impacts Performance on Ice Lake CPUs Under Linux

  Published:Apr 22, 2025 |  at 11:11 AM

  A bug affecting Intel Ice Lake CPUs' MWAIT instruction causes performance degradation under Linux. A kernel patch disabling MONITOR/MWAIT is proposed as a workaround, sacrificing some power efficiency for stability. A more permanent fix from Intel may be needed.

• Intel Processors Affected by Security Vulnerabilities Due to Unpatched Microcode

  Published:Apr 21, 2025 |  at 11:53 PM

  Outdated microcode on older Intel CPUs presents a security risk. Modern OSes provide automatic updates, but older systems remain vulnerable. This reinforces the importance of updating microcode for older systems.

• Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360: Windows vs. Linux Performance Showdown

  Published:Apr 21, 2025 |  at 02:29 PM

  The Phoronix review shows that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 laptop performs well on both Windows and Linux, with Linux showing particular strength in AI inferencing tasks and gaming performance in certain scenarios.

• Linux 6.16 Kernel Boosts AES-XTS Performance with AVX-512 Optimizations

  Published:Apr 19, 2025 |  at 03:06 AM

  Linux 6.16 brings a performance boost to AES-XTS disk encryption by leveraging AVX-512 instructions, resulting in faster read/write speeds for users with compatible CPUs and encrypted storage.

• OCCT Arrives on Linux: Comprehensive Hardware Testing Now Available

  Published:Apr 17, 2025 |  at 01:52 PM

  OCCT's arrival on Linux provides a native hardware stability testing solution for CPU, GPU, and memory, mirroring Windows functionality and removing a major limitation for Linux users, especially gamers and overclockers.