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Linux VS Windows (Windows 11, Cachy OS, Zorin OS, Mint OS)
Hello to community!
Here are some results from the tests I did between the two OSes.
System Specs
CPU : Ryzen 5 1600
GPU : XFX RX 580 8 GB (Mesa 25.2.6 / Adrenalin 25.8.1)
RAM : 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (Corsair Vengeance, 2×8 Dual Channel)
SSD : Patriot P310 NVMe 512 GB (PCIe 3.0)
Linux Distros : Cachy OS, Zorin OS, Mint OS
Linux Kernels : CachyOs (6.17.7-5), Zorin OS (6.14.0-34), Mint OS (6.17.7)
Runner : Proton GE 10-25
Windows : Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Monitoring : Tools | MangoHUD (Linux) / MSI Afterburner (Windows)
Resolution : 1920×1080
All game graphics settings are shown right before each benchmark segment. In the video link at the end of this post.
!! ATTENTION !!
All games were tested on both OSes WITHOUT any special tweaks or extra commands, because I wanted to keep the comparison fair between them.
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Your approach with consistent hardware and monitoring tools like MangoHUD and MSI Afterburner provides valuable insights into how each OS performs under similar conditions. The inclusion of multiple Linux distros and kernels adds depth to your analysis, especially with Proton GE for gaming on Linux.
