Linux 6.6 LTS To Linux 7.1 Bechmarks: Performance Up 13% Threadripper Over 3 yrs
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- #AMD Threadripper
- #Linux Kernel Performance
- #Benchmark Comparison
- Linux 7.1 shows solid improvements over Linux 7.0 without major regressions.
- Performance benchmarks reveal a 13% speed increase (geo mean) on the same hardware over nearly three years.
- Testing covered Linux 6.6 LTS, 6.12 LTS, 6.18 LTS, and 7.1 Git using AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X workstation.
- System specifications include 64-core Zen 5 processor, 128GB RAM, NVMe SSD, and AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics.
- OpenGL/Vulkan benchmarks started with Linux 6.12 LTS due to earlier driver incompatibilities.
- Linux 7.1 stable kernel is expected by mid-June, offering performance enhancements and new features.