# New Linux Patches Improving Hibernation Speed In 2026

DevFeed: [New Linux Patches Improving Hibernation Speed In 2026](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/new-linux-patches-improving-hibernation-speed-in-2026-26763.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Improv-Hibernation-2026>)

Author: Michael Larabel

Published: 2026-09-15T10:30:22Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Phoronix](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/phoronix.md>)

Topics: [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Kernel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kernel.md>), [IO](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/io.md>), [qemu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/qemu.md>)

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## AI overview

A Linux kernel patch series proposes faster hibernation by improving swap-slot allocation and batching image I/O. Preliminary QEMU testing reported 18-25% lower write times and 11-20% faster reads, but the patches are not complete.

## Source excerpt

A new patch series being worked on is enhancing the Linux kernel's hibernation allocator to allow for faster performance when hibernating the system...