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Tom’s Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
Technology
Bruno Ferreira

Torvalds confirms Linux Kernel 7.0 is almost ready for release, bringing many performance improvements with it — desktop use and gaming may see boost, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS hopes to use as default Kernel

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Linux kernel releases have historically only been of interest for those daily-driving with Linux. With the popularity of the Steam Deck and SteamOS-based PCs though, kernel improvements are now far more enticing. Linux Kernel Version 7.0 is now set to release (H/T to Phoronix) with a host of performance improvements in tow.

Most of the fresh upticks pertain server-grade workloads, but a few have the potential to improve desktop responsiveness and gaming performance, though we'll have to wait until benchmarks arrive to be sure.

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