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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Intel Granite Rapids WS vs. AMD Threadripper Zen 5 SMT Performance DevFeed: [Intel Granite Rapids WS vs. AMD Threadripper Zen 5 SMT Performance]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T19:14:14Z Content type: comparison Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [cpu](), [benchmarking](), [intel](), [Xeon 600](), [Linux](), [gcc]() Tags: [amd](), [benchmarking](), [benchmarks](), [bios](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [fedora](), [gcc](), [intel](), [intel-xeon](), [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](), [smt](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview This comparison measures the impact of Hyper-Threading and SMT on Intel Redwood Cove and AMD Zen 5 workstation processors. It tests Intel Xeon 678X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X configurations with SMT enabled and disabled, including a matched 48-core setup, across multiple workloads while monitoring power consumption and thermals. ### Source excerpt As a follow-up to the article earlier this month of the Intel Xeon 600 workstation performance against AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series in over 400 benchmarks -- including when carried out at the same core count and memory configuration -- today's article is exploring the Hyper Threading / SMT impact on both the Intel Redwood Cove and AMD Zen 5 cores for workstations. ## Rust Issues Warning Over Key Developers Being Targeted For Compromise DevFeed: [Rust Issues Warning Over Key Developers Being Targeted For Compromise]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T18:11:30Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Rust](), [Security](), [Malware](), [MFA]() Tags: [authentication](), [desktop-linux](), [developers](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [malware](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [rust](), [security](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview The Rust security response working group and Crates.io team warn that key Rust developers and maintainers of popular crates are being targeted in sophisticated attempts to compromise devices and accounts and distribute malware. The reported tactics include fake LinkedIn profiles, fraudulent recruiting or contracting opportunities, malicious software, and commands placed on a clipboard. Developers are advised to use multi-factor authentication and other security safeguards. ### Source excerpt The Rust security response working group and Crates.io team have issued a warning that a targeted attack is underway against key Rust programming language developers... ## Mojo 1.1 Released, Now Accepting Community Contributions To The Compiler DevFeed: [Mojo 1.1 Released, Now Accepting Community Contributions To The Compiler]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T16:26:41Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [releases](), [Compiler](), [Code](), [Development](), [Nvidia](), [Qualcomm](), [GitHub]() Tags: [ai](), [amd](), [code](), [compiler](), [contributions](), [desktop-linux](), [development](), [github](), [language](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [nvidia](), [open](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [qualcomm](), [releases](), [standard-library](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview Mojo 1.1 and MAX 26.6 have been released. Mojo 1.1 adds inferred member references, improved compile times, better generated code performance, and more stable standard-library APIs, while the development process now accepts community contributions to the compiler. MAX 26.6 adds audio generation support and kernel speedups across AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. ### Source excerpt Last month Modular's Mojo language was open-sourced following the acquisition of Modular by Qualcomm. Modular was the AI startup founded by Chris Lattner of LLVM and Swift fame. Released today was Mojo 1.1 and also marks the project recently now beginning code contributions from the community to its compiler... ## Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 4 ISOs Published DevFeed: [Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 4 ISOs Published]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T15:54:15Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Ubuntu](), [Linux](), [Graphics](), [Automation](), [Rust]() Tags: [beta](), [canonical](), [desktop-linux](), [gnome-51](), [graphics](), [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](), [rust](), [snapshot](), [testing](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 4 ISOs have been published for testing. The snapshot includes Linux 7.2, GNOME 51, Mesa 26.2 graphics drivers, updates over Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and completed transition to Rust Coreutils. Ubuntu 26.10 beta is scheduled for 24 September, with stable release planned for 15 October. ### Source excerpt The fourth monthly-ish snapshot of Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" is now available for testing and comes ahead of next week's Ubuntu 26.10 beta milestone... ## Proposal Raised To Finally Standardize Video Memory Stats Reporting Under Linux DevFeed: [Proposal Raised To Finally Standardize Video Memory Stats Reporting Under Linux]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T15:17:24Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux Kernel](), [Linux](), [Kernel](), [Graphics]() Tags: [desktop-linux](), [drm](), [graphics](), [igalia](), [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](), [rfc](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [vram]() ### AI overview A proposal led by Tvrtko Ursulin of Igalia would standardize cross-vendor video memory statistics reporting for Linux DRM drivers. The proposed sysfs interface would expose total and used memory for regions such as vRAM and GTT, with an AMDGPU implementation included for discussion. ### Source excerpt The idea has been talked about before but in 2026 still hasn't made it to the mainline Linux kernel.... Standardized reporting of video memory statistics that would work across different vendors / kernel graphics drivers. A new proposal was raised today in an effort to get a standardized interface established... ## Fujitsu Formally Announces Their MONAKA 144 Core CPU DevFeed: [Fujitsu Formally Announces Their MONAKA 144 Core CPU]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T13:42:37Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [cpu](), [Arm](), [armv9](), [Inference Performance](), [Sovereign AI](), [Hardware](), [pcie](), [benchmarking]() Tags: [arm](), [armv9](), [benchmarking](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [fujitsu](), [hardware](), [inference-performance](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [pcie](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [sovereign-ai](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview Fujitsu formally announced the MONAKA, a 144-core Arm-based server CPU designed for sovereign AI infrastructure. The 2nm CPU supports up to 3.8GHz, memory speeds up to 8800MT/s, matrix-operation acceleration, SVE2 vector operations, and claimed AI inference throughput twice that of other CPUs. MONAKA servers will support PCIe Gen6, with availability beginning in November and broader availability in Europe in 2027. ### Source excerpt For two years now we have been curious about the Fujitsu MONAKA CPU since some slides about this Arm-based server processor first appeared and they upstreamed compiler support in GCC 15. This week Fujitsu formally announced the MONAKA CPU and with availability beginning in November... ## Intel Compute Stack Enables LEO For Nova Lake, Introduces Intel Portable ISA "PISA" DevFeed: [Intel Compute Stack Enables LEO For Nova Lake, Introduces Intel Portable ISA "PISA"]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T13:05:07Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [intel](), [Nova](), [OpenCL](), [GPU](), [Linux](), [LLVM](), [Compiler](), [parallel]() Tags: [desktop-linux](), [gpu](), [intel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [llvm](), [nova](), [open-source-graphics](), [opencl](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [runtime](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [update]() ### AI overview Intel Compute Runtime 26.35.39758.10 adds several GPU compute features and enables the OpenCL LEO driver by default for upcoming Nova Lake S processors on Linux. The release also introduces initial support for Intel's Portable ISA (PISA) format. ### Source excerpt Released today was the Intel Compute Runtime 26.35.39758.10 update for Windows and Linux systems. With this updated OpenCL and Level Zero GPU compute driver stack comes some exciting updates for this monthly feature update... ## New Linux Driver Coming To Improve ASUS Zenbook Snapdragon X2 Support DevFeed: [New Linux Driver Coming To Improve ASUS Zenbook Snapdragon X2 Support]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T12:04:09Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [ASUS](), [Linux](), [Qualcomm](), [Kernel](), [SOC](), [patches](), [Embedded Software Dev]() Tags: [asus](), [desktop-linux](), [driver](), [embedded](), [firmware](), [kernel](), [keyboard](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [patches](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [qualcomm](), [soc](), [suspend](), [testing](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview Qualcomm developer Konrad Dybcio posted Linux kernel patches for a new asus-glymur-ec driver to improve embedded-controller support on Snapdragon X2-powered ASUS Zenbook A14 and A16 laptops. The driver can report fan speeds and temperatures, control keyboard backlight brightness, and handle suspend and resume notifications. ### Source excerpt For those hopeful of running Linux well on the ASUS Zenbook A14 or A16 laptops powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 SoC, a new ASUS EC driver has been developed for enhancing the support... ## Intel NPU Linux Driver Adding Command-Queue Priority ioctl For Linux 7.4 DevFeed: [Intel NPU Linux Driver Adding Command-Queue Priority ioctl For Linux 7.4]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T10:25:13Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [intel]() Tags: [desktop-linux](), [intel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [priority](), [pull-request](), [queue](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [weekly]() ### AI overview The Intel NPU Linux driver is adding a command-queue priority ioctl for Linux 7.4. The DRM_IVPU_PARAM_CMDQ_PRIORITY interface allows querying and dynamically updating the scheduling priority of existing NPU command queues, including queues with pending jobs. ### Source excerpt Sent out today was the latest weekly drm-misc-next pull request of new Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) material ready for the upcoming Linux 7.4 merge window... ## Rust Coreutils 0.12 Released With Fixes Sought By Ubuntu DevFeed: [Rust Coreutils 0.12 Released With Fixes Sought By Ubuntu]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T10:14:24Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Rust](), [Ubuntu](), [implementation](), [cross-platform]() Tags: [compatibility](), [cross-platform](), [desktop-linux](), [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](), [release](), [rust](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware]() ### AI overview Rust Coreutils 0.12 was released with compatibility fixes driven by Ubuntu users and maintainers. The update fixes issues affecting commands including rm, install -D, du, and cp, removes the last C dependency from expr, adds security and cross-platform improvements, and improves performance for sort, du, and cp. ### Source excerpt Days after the recent release of GNU Coreutils 9.12, Rust Coreutils 0.12 was released overnight for advancing this alternative Rust-based implementation of these core utilities... ## Dragonfly 2.0 adds Redis and Valkey compatibility and reduces processing overhead DevFeed: [Dragonfly 2.0 adds Redis and Valkey compatibility and reduces processing overhead]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T10:02:19Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [in-memory database](), [Memcached](), [Redis](), [data]() Tags: [compatibility](), [desktop-linux](), [in-memory-database](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [memcached](), [open-source-graphics](), [overhead](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [redis](), [release](), [serialization](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [valkey](), [version]() ### AI overview Dragonfly 2.0 is a new release of the in-memory database that expands Redis and Valkey compatibility, adds Valkey 9 RDB loading support, and reduces connection processing and memory accounting overhead. ### Source excerpt Released on Wednesday was a new version of the Dragonfly database that continues to promote itself as "the world's most efficient in-memory data store" and a modern replacement to the likes of Redis and Memcached while being fully compatible with their APIs... ## libinput 1.32 Released With Circular Scrolling Support For Circular Touchpads DevFeed: [libinput 1.32 Released With Circular Scrolling Support For Circular Touchpads]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-17T09:51:27Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [libinput](), [Linux](), [Wayland](), [systemd]() Tags: [desktop-linux](), [libinput](), [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](), [systemd](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [wayland]() ### AI overview libinput 1.32 adds circular scrolling support for circular touchpads, currently used by the Panasonic CF-SV1. It also improves touchpad drag locking, expands tablet eraser-button mapping, and uses a systemd 260+ udev feature to identify internal or external devices. ### Source excerpt Leading Linux input expert Peter Hutterer announced the release today of libinput 1.32 for improving input handling on Wayland and X.Org based environments... ## 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... [Next page]()