Tag: Linux
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Shows Linux Performance Boost, Arrow Lake Gains Momentum
Published: at 09:59 PMThe 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: at 06:32 PMPhoronix'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: at 11:11 AMA 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: at 11:53 PMOutdated 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: at 02:29 PMThe 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: at 03:06 AMLinux 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: at 01:52 PMOCCT'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.