Windows has more than just extra overhead.
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I benchmarked my gaming PC on Windows vs Linux, and the difference was bigger than I expected
I've got a dual-booting PC with both Windows 11 and EndeavourOS Linux on it, which puts me in the best position to compare benchmarks across operating systems. It's the same machine, after all, with ...
In The Witcher 3 at 1080p, the Radeon 9070 XT (currently $749 on Amazon) actually ran a little better on Linux, averaging just over 170 FPS compared to 161 FPS on Windows. The RTX 5080, meanwhile, ...
Average performance favors Linux by a noticeable margin, while 1% lows remain effectively comparable between the two platforms. At 1440p native, both Windows 11 and Linux CachyOS average 52 FPS, ...
The takeaway: As numerous controversies and Microsoft's relentless push for generative AI damage Windows 11's reputation, Linux continues to make strides in performance and compatibility. Handheld PCs ...
A recent Linux patch has revealed a new performance boosting feature on AMD's upcoming Zen 6 processors that could arrive on Windows 11 26H2 and 27H2. Be it Windows or Linux, AMD processors and their ...
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