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The latest update to the Resources system monitor for Linux introduces support for tracking AMD Neural Processing Unit performance. This allows users to monitor Ryzen AI hardware alongside other system resources in real time. The release also includes refinements to memory reporting and reduced CPU overhead.

28. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, priced at $499, boosts gaming capabilities on Linux with a higher clock speed than its predecessor. Review benchmarks show it excelling in games and various workloads ahead of its official launch. The 8-core chip maintains a 120W TDP while offering 104MB of cache.

Linux graphics developers have submitted patches to address virtual memory faults plaguing older AMD GCN GPUs. These fixes aim to enhance stability for cards like the HD 7000 and R9 290 series during Vulkan workloads. The changes come ahead of the Linux Kernel 6.19 release.

3. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

In a follow-up to recent AMDGPU kernel patches, the open-source RADV Vulkan driver receives enhancements to mitigate virtual memory faults on GFX6 and GFX7 architectures, boosting stability for older AMD graphics cards on Linux.