# Linux server benchmarks Published articles for Linux server benchmarks. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Mir/Wayland-Powered Miracle-WM 0.11 Released With New Overview Mode, Window Urgency DevFeed: [Mir/Wayland-Powered Miracle-WM 0.11 Released With New Overview Mode, Window Urgency]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T00:58:42Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Wayland](), [Library](), [canonical]() Tags: [commands](), [data](), [desktop-linux](), [events](), [github](), [image](), [input](), [ipc](), [library](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [overview](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [plugins](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [update](), [wayland](), [window](), [windows]() ### AI overview Miracle-WM 0.11, a Wayland compositor built on the Mir library, adds an overview mode, window urgency support, plugin IPC events and commands, and support for newer Mir protocols. The release is built on Mir 2.29. ### Source excerpt Canonical engineer Matthew Kosarek rolled out Miracle-WM 0.11 today as an end-of-summer update to this Wayland compositor built atop the Mir library... ## Mesa 26.2.3 Released With AMD GFX1171 Support, Other Fixes DevFeed: [Mesa 26.2.3 Released With AMD GFX1171 Support, Other Fixes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T21:18:50Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [GPU](), [patches](), [Adreno](), [intel](), [Qualcomm](), [Firefox](), [Memory Leaks](), [Flight]() Tags: [adreno](), [amd](), [browser](), [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [desktop-linux](), [firefox](), [gpu](), [intel](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [memory-leak](), [open-source-graphics](), [patches](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [qualcomm](), [release](), [stable](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [vulkan]() ### AI overview Mesa 26.2.3 is a stable bi-weekly point release containing backported bug fixes for RadeonSI, RADV, Freedreno, Turnip, Intel ANV, Asahi, NVK, and other drivers. It also adds AMD GFX1171 support. ### Source excerpt Mesa 26.2.3 is out today as the newest stable point release in this quarter's Mesa 26.2 series... ## Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 Performance Compared with Generic amd64 on Budget Hardware DevFeed: [Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 Performance Compared with Generic amd64 on Budget Hardware]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T17:37:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Ubuntu](), [canonical](), [Hardware](), [cpu](), [Intel Core](), [x86]() Tags: [avx](), [benchmarks](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [hardware](), [intel](), [intel-core](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [wildcat-lake](), [x86-64-v3]() ### AI overview This Phoronix review compares Ubuntu 26.10 amd64 and amd64v3 daily builds on the same entry-level CHUWI UniBook laptop with an Intel Core 3 304 processor and 8GB of RAM. It examines whether amd64v3 binaries improve performance on budget hardware, while noting that Canonical's official plans for Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 were not yet known. ### Source excerpt Canonical recently began producing Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 daily ISOs to complement their experimental amd64v3 package archive that they have been trialing the past few release cycles. While we still don't know what any official plans are for amd64v3 with Ubuntu 26.10, the performance gains can be very worthwhile over the generic amd64 binaries even for low-end/budget hardware. ## GNOME 51 Released With Improved Frame Scheduling, Many App Improvements DevFeed: [GNOME 51 Released With Improved Frame Scheduling, Many App Improvements]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T16:25:21Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [releases](), [Wayland](), [Release notes](), [Software](), [ui](), [legacy](), [Nvidia]() Tags: [desktop](), [desktop-linux](), [driver](), [experience](), [faster](), [improvements](), [legacy](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [notes](), [nvidia](), [offline](), [open-source-graphics](), [other](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [protocols](), [release](), [release-notes](), [settings](), [software](), [time](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [ui](), [wayland](), [workstation]() ### AI overview GNOME 51 has been released with improved frame scheduling and desktop responsiveness, new Wayland protocol support, removal of legacy NVIDIA EGLStreams driver support, and updates to several GNOME applications and settings. ### Source excerpt Right on schedule and in time for appearing in the likes of Ubuntu 26.10 and Fedora Workstation 45, the GNOME 51 desktop is officially released... ## Crash-Safe & Copy-On-Write GEFS As The "Good Enough File-System" For OpenBSD DevFeed: [Crash-Safe & Copy-On-Write GEFS As The "Good Enough File-System" For OpenBSD]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T13:42:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Filesystems](), [file]() Tags: [crash](), [desktop-linux](), [file](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [porting](), [preview](), [production](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview Ori Bernstein announced an early preview of GEFS, a crash-safe, snapshotting, copy-on-write file system originally developed for 9front and now being ported to OpenBSD. The OpenBSD port is not yet production-ready or submitted for inclusion in the OpenBSD tree. ### Source excerpt Ori Bernstein announced an early preview of his Good Enough File-System "GEFS" for OpenBSD. GEFS is a crash-safe, snapshotting, copy-on-write file-system that he wrote initially for 9front and now porting to OpenBSD... ## Linux Randomly Picking Idle CPU Cores Shows Modest Win On High Core Count Systems DevFeed: [Linux Randomly Picking Idle CPU Cores Shows Modest Win On High Core Count Systems]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T13:30:04Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [Linux Kernel](), [cpu](), [benchmarking](), [systems]() Tags: [benchmarking](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-kernel](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [patches](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [scheduler](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview A Linux kernel patch series proposes randomizing the selection among equally shallow idle CPU cores to reduce scan-order bias and prevent concurrent tasks from converging on the same core. Testing on a 160-core Ampere Altra system showed throughput improvements of up to a few percent in Stress-NG benchmarking, while the benefits on smaller systems remain uncertain. ### Source excerpt Arm engineer Christian Loehle sent out a patch series today proposing that the Linux scheduler code randomize its picking of equally shallow idle CPU cores. This randomization is showing to deliver a win at least for high CPU core counts for better distributing workloads... ## AMD Sends Out Linux Patches For Enabling SEV-TIO TDISP With PCIe 6.0 DevFeed: [AMD Sends Out Linux Patches For Enabling SEV-TIO TDISP With PCIe 6.0]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T13:02:52Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux Kernel](), [pcie](), [trusted-execution-environment](), [Confidential Computing](), [virtualization](), [Security](), [Encryption](), [MERN]() Tags: [amd](), [arm](), [attestation](), [confidential-computing](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [encryption](), [intel](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-kernel](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [pcie](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [processors](), [risc-v](), [security](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview AMD submitted 17 Linux kernel patches to enable SEV-TIO TDISP for PCIe 6.0 and newer. The work is intended to secure direct I/O device assignment for confidential-computing environments, including AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization guest VMs, and includes a common TEE Security Manager developed with Intel, Arm, and RISC-V. ### Source excerpt The newest Linux kernel patches out of AMD for enhancing the upstream support with the new AMD EPYC 9006 "Venice" processors is for enabling SEV-TIO TDISP that is supported with PCI Express 6.0 and beyond... ## Ubuntu 26.10 Moves cp, mv & rm Over To Rust Coreutils For 100% Transition DevFeed: [Ubuntu 26.10 Moves cp, mv & rm Over To Rust Coreutils For 100% Transition]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T12:26:49Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Ubuntu](), [Bevy](), [Linux](), [Programming language]() Tags: [commands](), [desktop-linux](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [memory-safety](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [programming-language](), [rust](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview Ubuntu 26.10 completes its transition from GNU Coreutils to Rust Coreutils, with the cp, mv, and rm commands now provided by the Rust-based project. Earlier Ubuntu releases had delayed this change because of compatibility issues. ### Source excerpt While Ubuntu Linux has been making use of the Rust Coreutils project over the past year since Ubuntu 25.10 as an alternative to GNU Coreutils and part of their effort to get more system components implemented in the memory-safety-focused Rust programming language, Ubuntu 26.10 finally completes the transition with the cp, mv, and rm commands now coming from Rust Coreutils... ## Linux's Yogafan Driver Prepares Support For Newer Lenovo Laptops DevFeed: [Linux's Yogafan Driver Prepares Support For Newer Lenovo Laptops]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T10:29:22Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [Kernel](), [Monitoring](), [patches](), [Open Source]() Tags: [desktop-linux](), [driver](), [kernel](), [laptops](), [lenovo](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [monitoring](), [open-source](), [open-source-graphics](), [patches](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview The Yogafan HWMON driver is gaining support for several newer Lenovo laptops in the upcoming Linux 7.4 kernel cycle. Patches queued in the hwmon-next branch add fan speed monitoring support for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IMH9, Yoga 740-15IML, IdeaPad 3 15ALC6 Ub, and Yoga 14cACN 2021. ### Source excerpt Introduced back in Linux 7.1 was the Yogafan HWMON driver for supporting fan speed monitoring across various Lenovo Yoga, Legion, Flex, Slim, and IdeaPad laptops. An initial set of Lenovo laptops was initially supported by this driver while succeeding kernel versions have continued building out the support... ## AMD's GAIA Local AI Now Able To Transcribe & Summarize Meeting Recordings DevFeed: [AMD's GAIA Local AI Now Able To Transcribe & Summarize Meeting Recordings]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T10:19:10Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [gaia](), [Local AI](), [Generative AI](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [agents](), [ai](), [bug-fixes](), [desktop-linux](), [gaia](), [generative-ai](), [github](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [local-ai](), [macos](), [open-source](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [security](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [user-interface](), [windows]() ### AI overview AMD GAIA 0.24 adds local transcription and summarization of meeting recordings, including multi-speaker recognition. The release also improves inbox triage and its text interface, supports an embedded local Lemonade server, and includes security and bug fixes. ### Source excerpt AMD's GAIA software for building AI agents on your PC and leveraging generative AI locally with the power of AMD Ryzen and Radeon hardware continues becoming more featureful. Out today is AMD GAIA 0.24/0.24.1 and with it comes the ability to transcribe and summarize meeting recordings locally along with other functionality... ## OpenVDB Introduces SIMD Framework With Some 2~4x Performance Improvements DevFeed: [OpenVDB Introduces SIMD Framework With Some 2~4x Performance Improvements]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T10:05:23Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Data structures](), [Tooling](), [x86](), [releases](), [cudnn](), [Open Source]() Tags: [avx](), [command-line](), [cuda](), [data](), [data-structure](), [desktop-linux](), [github](), [kernels](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [x86]() ### AI overview OpenVDB 13.1 introduces a SIMD framework using Agner Fog's VectorClass Library for explicit x86 vectorization up to AVX-512. Adapted point transfer algorithms reportedly achieve 2x to 4x performance improvements on modern AVX-512 x86_64 CPUs. The release also includes NanoVDB CUDA resource-management and kernel improvements, plus updates to vdb_tool. ### Source excerpt OpenVDB is the sparse volume data structure and tooling library maintained by the Academy Software Foundation. OpenVDB in turn is used by various CGI software for dealing with sparse volumetric data such as Houdini, RenderMan, and Cinema 4D to the open-source Blender. It's even won an Academy Award for technical achievement while now in 2026 it's finally establishing a SIMD framework for better leveraging modern x86 ISA capabilities... ## Linux 7.4 slated to merge AVX-512 optimization for xor\_gen() DevFeed: [Linux 7.4 slated to merge AVX-512 optimization for xor\_gen()]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T00:53:15Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [Kernel](), [patches](), [Code](), [cpu](), [intel](), [Google]() Tags: [amd](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [google](), [intel](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-kernel](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [patches](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [server-cpus](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [xor]() ### AI overview Linux 7.4 is slated to merge an AVX-512 optimization for xor_gen(), a function used by Linux software RAID to generate and validate parity blocks for RAID5 and RAID6. The patches report performance gains on AMD Zen 4 and newer CPUs and current Intel server CPUs with AVX-512, subject to final merge-window changes. ### Source excerpt Over the past few months there have been patches floating around for an AVX-512 optimized xor_gen() for the Linux kernel for that functuon used by the Linux software RAID code. It's been shhowing very nice performance gains with this function being used for generating and validating parity blocks such as for RAID5 and RAID6. The upcoming Linux 7.4 cycle is slated to merge this nice enhancement for benefiting AMD Zen 4 and newer or current Intel server CPUs with AVX-512... ## AMD P-State Driver For Linux 7.4 Will Tune For Zen 6 Client CPUs DevFeed: [AMD P-State Driver For Linux 7.4 Will Tune For Zen 6 Client CPUs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:22Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [Kernel](), [cpu]() Tags: [amd](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [driver](), [features](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview The Linux 7.4 AMD P-State driver is being updated with Energy Performance Preference tuning for Zen 6 client CPUs. The changes address different Zen 6 core types, including a new low-power core type, and calculate boost ratios from frequency values. ### Source excerpt Linux 7.4 looks like it will be a very exciting kernel update for AMD customers. On the AMD Radeon graphics side HDMI 2.1 is being enabled by default with the AMDGPU driver with the HDMI FreeSync, VRR, and ALLM features in tow. On the AMD Ryzen client CPU side, there will be Zen 6 tuning with the AMD P-State CPU frequency scaling driver... ## SDL3 Ported To HarmonyOS / OpenHarmony DevFeed: [SDL3 Ported To HarmonyOS / OpenHarmony]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T16:54:08Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Simple DirectMedia Layer](), [huawei](), [Library](), [Operating system](), [cross-platform](), [Open Source](), [Software]() Tags: [applications](), [cross-platform](), [desktop-linux](), [games](), [huawei](), [library](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [platform](), [software](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview SDL3 has gained upstream support for Huawei's HarmonyOS and OpenHarmony. The port was sponsored by Outfit7, tested on real hardware, and is already used by some commercial games, according to Icculus. ### Source excerpt The SDL3 library commonly used for games and applications for cross-platform hardware and software abstractions now has upstream support for Huawei's HarmonyOS and OpenHarmony... ## Ubuntu 26.10 Set To Deliver Better Performance For Intel Core 3 Wildcat Lake DevFeed: [Ubuntu 26.10 Set To Deliver Better Performance For Intel Core 3 Wildcat Lake]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T15:34:07Z Content type: comparison Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Ubuntu](), [Intel Core](), [intel](), [Hardware](), [Linux](), [SOC]() Tags: [comparison](), [core](), [desktop-linux](), [graphics](), [hardware](), [intel-core](), [kernel](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [nvme](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [soc](), [software](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [updates](), [upgrade](), [upgrades](), [wildcat-lake]() ### AI overview The article compares Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with Ubuntu 26.10 in development on a CHUWI UniBook equipped with an Intel Core 3 304 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD. It reports that Ubuntu 26.10's newer Linux kernel, Mesa graphics stack, and other software upgrades are expected to improve performance on Intel Wildcat Lake hardware. ### Source excerpt While Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is working fine out-of-the-box on new Intel Core 3 "Wildcat Lake" laptops like the CHUWI UniBook, next month's release of Ubuntu 26.10 will help deliver better performance out of these low-cost laptop options. ## Fedora 45 Beta Released With KMSCON Console, GNOME 51 & Other Updates DevFeed: [Fedora 45 Beta Released With KMSCON Console, GNOME 51 & Other Updates]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T14:30:08Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Fedora](), [Linux]() Tags: [announcement](), [compiler](), [desktop-linux](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [update]() ### AI overview Fedora 45 Beta has been released with KMSCON replacing the in-kernel console, GNOME 51, Stratis Storage support in Anaconda, stricter security defaults, reproducible package builds, and updates to core development tools and libraries. A final release is planned for 20 October, with 27 October as a fallback date. ### Source excerpt The beta release of Fedora 45 is out today and right on schedule for this wonderful Linux distribution... ## Java 27 Reaches GA With The G1 Garbage Collector By Default Everywhere DevFeed: [Java 27 Reaches GA With The G1 Garbage Collector By Default Everywhere]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T13:39:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Java](), [openjdk](), [releases](), [Concurrency](), [Post-Quantum](), [TLS (Transport Layer Security)]() Tags: [availability](), [concurrency](), [desktop-linux](), [java](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [openjdk](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [post-quantum](), [release](), [structured-concurrency](), [tls](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview OpenJDK 27 has reached general availability. Its G1 garbage collector is now enabled by default across environments, replacing Serial as the default in constrained environments after improvements in throughput, latency, and memory usage. The release also includes post-quantum hybrid key exchange for TLS 1.3, preview features for lazy constants and structured concurrency, compact object headers by default, and an incubating Vector API. ### Source excerpt Oracle christened Java 27 today with the OpenJDK 27 release reaching general availability (GA) status... ## Sound Open Firmware 2.15 Released With AMD ACP 7.x Support, Intel UAOL DevFeed: [Sound Open Firmware 2.15 Released With AMD ACP 7.x Support, Intel UAOL]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T13:04:40Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Embedded Software Dev](), [Open Source](), [intel](), [Security](), [qemu](), [Xtensa](), [Fuzzing/Fuzz testing](), [POSIX](), [Testing]() Tags: [desktop-linux](), [driver](), [dsp](), [firmware](), [fuzzing](), [intel](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [posix](), [processor](), [qemu](), [security](), [testing](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [usb](), [xtensa]() ### AI overview Sound Open Firmware 2.15 adds user-space, memory-protected module execution, AMD ACP 7.x and NXP i.MX8MP support, Intel UAOL USB audio offload, testing targets, security hardening, and new audio processing modules. ### Source excerpt Sound Open Firmware as the open-source, vendor-independent audio DSP firmware stack and driver framework is out today with a new feature update... ## Firefox 157 Beta Released With Latest Enhancements DevFeed: [Firefox 157 Beta Released With Latest Enhancements]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T12:31:03Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Firefox](), [Mozilla](), [CSS](), [Nova](), [Playback](), [HTML](), [ui]() Tags: [audio](), [css](), [desktop-linux](), [firefox](), [html](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [mozilla](), [nova](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [playback](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [ui]() ### AI overview Firefox 157 Beta adds improved HDR video handling for 8-bit formats, better audio/video synchronization when playback speed changes, and fixes for the vertical tabs sidebar. It also adds CSS support for the @supports at-rule function and the "chain" value for the CSS overscroll-behavior property, alongside Nova UI design work and the return of compact mode. ### Source excerpt The Firefox release train keeps on rolling. With Firefox 156 released, Firefox 157 is now in beta ahead of the planned release coming up at the end of September... ## New Linux Patches Improving Hibernation Speed In 2026 DevFeed: [New Linux Patches Improving Hibernation Speed In 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T10:30:22Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [Kernel](), [IO](), [qemu]() Tags: [2026](), [desktop-linux](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-kernel](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [qemu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### 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... ## Raspberry Pi Desktop Overhauled On Raspberry Pi OS, Adds Icon Dock DevFeed: [Raspberry Pi Desktop Overhauled On Raspberry Pi OS, Adds Icon Dock]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T10:14:58Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Raspberry Pi](), [ui](), [User experience (UX)](), [App]() Tags: [customization](), [desktop](), [desktop-linux](), [features](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [raspberry-pi](), [raspberry-pi-os](), [screen](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [ui-ux]() ### AI overview Raspberry Pi Desktop has received a substantial UI and UX overhaul in the latest Raspberry Pi OS image and package updates. The changes include a default icon dock, a graphical application launcher, a new task list, additional customization options, and an improved screenshot experience. ### Source excerpt The Raspberry Pi Desktop on Raspberry Pi OS has seen a major overhaul to better modernize the desktop computing experience on the ARM64 single board computers... ## Linux Patch Coming To Fix Under-Reported AMD Zen 5 TLB Sizes DevFeed: [Linux Patch Coming To Fix Under-Reported AMD Zen 5 TLB Sizes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T10:05:51Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [cpu](), [x86](), [Kernel]() Tags: [amd](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [issue](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-kernel](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [processors](), [reporting](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [x86]() ### AI overview A Linux kernel patch corrects under-reported Translation Lookaside Buffer sizes for AMD Zen 5 EPYC and Ryzen processors. The change also supports Zen 6 and future AMD CPUs using the same reporting bit. ### Source excerpt A minor reporting issue on Linux that has gone unaddressed until now is for properly conveying the Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) sizes on AMD Zen 5 processors... ## OpenAPV 1.1.1 Released with API Set 1, PBU Decoding, and SIMD Optimizations DevFeed: [OpenAPV 1.1.1 Released with API Set 1, PBU Decoding, and SIMD Optimizations]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T09:56:41Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Open Source](), [API](), [Claude]() Tags: [api](), [arm](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview OpenAPV 1.1.1 introduces API set 1 while retaining support for API set 0. The release adds PBU-based decoding, smaller-tile profiles, custom memory allocator support, AVX2 and ARM NEON optimizations, and SIMD code cleanup. ### Source excerpt OpenAPV as the open-source reference implementation of the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec today saw its v1.1.1 release, succeeding v0.3.0 as the prior release... ## AMD Preparing Linux For Enhanced SMT Protection "ESMTP" For EPYC VMs DevFeed: [AMD Preparing Linux For Enhanced SMT Protection "ESMTP" For EPYC VMs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-14T18:03:38Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [Security](), [Hardware](), [cpu](), [Server](), [Cloud]() Tags: [attacks](), [cloud](), [desktop-linux](), [hardware](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [processors](), [security](), [server](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [virtual-machines]() ### AI overview AMD engineers are preparing Linux kernel support for Enhanced SMT Protection (ESMTP), a hardware-enforced security feature for EPYC virtual machines using SEV-SNP. ESMTP restricts simultaneous multithreading sibling threads to trusted vCPUs from the same guest or idle host threads, reducing side-channel risks from untrusted host or guest workloads. Support is also needed in QEMU and OVMF, and the feature is opt-in because it has a performance cost. ### Source excerpt AMD engineers today sent out patches on the Linux kernel mailing list for beginning to enable Enhanced SMT Protection "ESMTP" for better security with virtual machines running atop EPYC server processors with SEV-SNP... [Next page]()