Zen 5
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Linux Beats Windows 11 25H2 by 18% on Zen 5 Ryzen 9 9950X in CPU Benchmarks
Recent benchmark testing reveals that Linux distributions are consistently outperforming Windows 11's upcoming 25H2 update in CPU-bound workloads on AMD's latest Zen 5 architecture, specifically the...
Ubuntu Outperforms Windows 11 in AMD Ryzen 9950X CPU Benchmarks
The latest performance testing from Phoronix reveals a significant performance gap between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 11 when running AMD's new Zen 5 processors, with Linux consistently outperforming...
Phoronix Benchmarks: Ubuntu 25.10 Outperforms Windows 11 25H2 by 15% on Ryzen 9 9950X
New performance data from Phoronix reveals that Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds outpace Microsoft’s Windows 11 25H2 by roughly 15% in CPU-intensive workloads on AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9950X processor....
Linux distro leads Windows 11 25H2 by 15% in multi-threaded Ryzen 9 9950X encoding benchmarks
Ubuntu 25.10 development snapshots outpaced Windows 11 25H2 by as much as 15% in heavily multi-threaded CPU workloads, fresh benchmarks from Phoronix confirm. Running on the same AMD Ryzen 9 9950X...
Early ROG Ally X Demo Delivers 70 FPS Ray-Traced Doom Gameplay at 18 Watts
ASUS and Microsoft’s premium gaming handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally X, has turned heads at Gamescom 2025 with a stunning early benchmark: 70 frames per second in Doom: The Dark Ages, ray tracing...
Microsoft and ASUS Unveil ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds and Handheld Compatibility Program, Launching October 16
ASUS and Microsoft have locked in October 16, 2025, as the day their co-engineered Windows handhelds hit shelves globally, backed by a new certification initiative that promises to eliminate the...
New Windows 11 24H2 Benchmarks Expose Performance Trade-Offs as Windows 10 Support Clock Runs Out
Microsoft has locked in October 14, 2025, as the final sunset for Windows 10 support, forcing millions of holdouts to confront a question that has simmered for years: does upgrading to Windows 11...
Windows 11 KB5041587 Reshapes Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Core i7-14700K Gaming Battle
A single Windows 11 optional update, KB5041587, has dramatically reshaped the competitive landscape between AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel’s Core i7-14700K. Released as a backport from the...
AMD EPYC 4005 "Grado" CPUs Deliver Zen 5 Power for SMB Servers
Introduction Small businesses and edge deployments have long sought a combination of performance, cost-effectiveness, and robust security in their server solutions. AMD's unveiling of the Zen 5-based...
Windows 11 Update KB5041587 Boosts AMD Ryzen Zen 4 & Zen 5 Gaming Performance
For gamers wielding AMD's Ryzen processors, a subtle but significant shift is unfolding within Windows 11. The latest cumulative update, KB5041587, quietly deployed as part of the Windows 11 23H2...
Windows 11 KB5041587 Update Boosts AMD Ryzen Zen 5 Gaming Performance
The relentless pursuit of smoother frame rates and lower latency drives PC gamers to scrutinize every component in their rigs—from GPUs to RAM timings—yet one critical factor often flies under...