Ubuntu 26.04 on AMD EPYC Turin: Performance Boosts Over 24.04 LTS Reviewed
Anticipation surrounds the upcoming release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, which is scheduled for April 2024. As the date approaches, attention is drawn to early performance benchmarks on AMD EPYC 9005 “Turin” architecture.
Ubuntu 26.04 Development Overview
The development of Ubuntu 26.04 is ongoing, currently utilizing the Linux 6.18 kernel. This kernel offers enhancements over its predecessor, the Linux 6.17 found in Ubuntu 25.10, and Linux 6.14 in Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS.
- Kernel Versions:
- Ubuntu 26.04: Linux 6.18
- Ubuntu 25.10: Linux 6.17
- Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS: Linux 6.14
- Compiler Used: GCC 15.2 (consistent across Ubuntu 26.04 and Ubuntu 25.10)
- Upcoming Changes: GCC 16.1 is expected to debut in March or April for the xx.10 releases.
Benchmark Comparisons
This early evaluation aims to compare Ubuntu 26.04 with previous versions and other distributions. Benchmarks conducted on an AMD EPYC 9655P 96-core Supermicro server revealed interesting performance dynamics.
Performance Insights
While the benchmarks are preliminary, they provide insights into how Ubuntu 26.04 is shaping up against both Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and Ubuntu 25.10, as well as against CachyOS. These comparisons help gauge the performance benefits of the new release.
Looking Ahead
As Ubuntu 26.04 moves closer to its final release, additional benchmarks will be published on El-Balad, focusing on various platforms, including desktops, laptops, and servers. The focus will remain on showcasing the improvements and optimizations over previous versions.
For now, the testing phase highlights a committed effort to enhance server performance with Ubuntu’s latest offerings. The community eagerly awaits more updates as the April release date draws near.
