The performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 varies depending on the operating system. Tests with an ASRock X870E Taichi motherboard, 32 GB DDR5-6000, Samsung 9100 PRO SSD, and Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU show that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS delivers higher results than Windows 11 Pro in workloads that leverage the 3D V-Cache. Linux kernel optimization appears to be key to getting the most out of this advanced hardware.
Technical analysis: 3D V-Cache and operating systems 🖥️
In the CPU benchmarks performed, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS outperformed Windows 11 Pro in multiple intensive computing scenarios. The advantage lies in how Linux manages the additional cache of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. While Windows tends to fragment memory access, the Linux scheduler prioritizes data proximity in the 3D V-Cache, reducing latencies. This translates into more stable performance in tasks like rendering or compilation, without the need for additional manual adjustments.
Windows 11: the guest who can't find the cache 🐧
It seems Windows 11 arrived at the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 party but got lost on the way to the cache. While Linux distributes data like an efficient host, Windows leaves it stranded in RAM waiting its turn. The results are clear: if you want your 700-euro processor to perform as it should, you might have to embrace the penguin. Microsoft, the ball is in your court (or in your cache).