Performance
Rog xbox ally x performs better on linux than windows
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Tests on the Asus Rog Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC reveal significant performance improvements when running the Linux-based Bazzite operating system compared to Windows. Content creator Cyber Dopamine demonstrated higher frame rates, greater stability, and faster sleep and wake times in his recent YouTube video. The device can dual-boot between the two systems for flexibility.
Intel's cache-aware scheduling updates improve AMD EPYC performance
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Updated patches from Intel for cache-aware scheduling have demonstrated a significant performance boost for AMD EPYC processors. The improvements highlight advancements in Linux kernel optimizations for multi-socket systems.
Linux kernel disables default TPM bus encryption for performance
Developers of the Linux kernel have disabled TPM bus encryption by default in recent updates to address performance issues. This change, introduced after features in Linux 6.10, prioritizes efficiency over security in many use cases. The decision reflects community feedback on balancing protection against slowdowns in TPM-dependent operations.
Linux 6.18 enhances AMD EPYC Turin performance
The Linux 6.18 kernel introduces optimizations that boost performance on AMD's EPYC Turin processors by up to 10% in multi-threaded workloads compared to Linux 6.17. These improvements target AI, high-performance computing, and database tasks on the Zen 5-based chips. Benchmarks from Phoronix highlight gains in scheduling, memory management, and power efficiency.
Steven Ball Performs at Virginia Theatre
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Maestro Steven Ball appeared at the Virginia Theatre on September 6, 2025, for showings of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. Performances were at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Intel's Linux kernel patches improve database performance by 18 percent
Intel has developed new patches for the Linux kernel that deliver an 18% increase in database performance. The changes were reported by Phoronix.