Glibc Math Library Achieves 4x Performance Boost on AMD Zen 3 with Strategic FMA Optimization

                                    

Discover how a recent commit to the GNU C Library (glibc) delivers a 4x performance boost on AMD Zen 3 hardware by changing its Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) implementation. Learn the technical details of this math code optimization and its impact on software performance. A must-read for developers, system architects, and Linux enthusiasts.

Linux 6.18 Kernel Update Unlocks Dual-Touchscreen Support for AYANEO Flip DS Gaming Handheld

 

Linux 6.18 kernel update fixes the dual-touchscreen issue on the AYANEO Flip DS handheld, enabling full Linux gaming. Explore the technical patch, its impact on Goodix drivers, and the future of high-end Linux gaming handhelds.

AMD XDNA Driver Update Unveils NPU3A Silicon and Strategic Shift Towards Linux Upstreaming

 

Explore AMD's new XDNA 202610.2.21.17 driver with NPU3A support & Linux upstreaming to XRT. This in-depth analysis covers Ryzen AI's architecture, what user pointer allocation means for performance, and the future of NPU computing on Linux.

Linux Kernel 6.18 Unlocks Major Performance Gains with Optimized Retpoline Configuration

 

Explore the impact of Linux Kernel 6.18's enhanced Retpoline configuration, delivering a significant performance uplift for Intel and AMD CPUs. This deep dive covers Spectre V2 mitigation, the transition to fine-grained IBRS, and the resulting benchmark improvements for data centers and high-performance computing. 

AMD Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series Launched: A New Era for Industrial AI and Automation

 

AMD's new Ryzen Embedded 9000 series processors redefine industrial computing with extended 7-10 year lifecycles, enhanced AI-powered machine vision, and robust reliability for automation & control systems. Explore the specs and industrial applications.

AMD Upstreams Critical Zen 5 & Zen 4 Microcode to Linux-Firmware Repository

 

AMD upstreams Zen 5 & Zen 4 CPU microcode to linux-firmware.git. Critical functional updates for Linux stability—no changelog. Key ID: F328AE73. Enterprise impact analysis.

Optimizing CRC32 Performance in Linux Kernel: AVX-512 & VPCLMULQDQ Boost Speed

 

Google engineer Eric Biggers boosts Linux kernel CRC32C performance by 30-50% using AVX-512 VPCLMULQDQ. Optimized for AMD Zen 4 & Intel Sapphire Rapids—faster checksums, lower latency. Learn how this impacts Linux performance!

Linux 6.16-rc6 Released: Key Fixes for AMD, Intel, and Bcachefs Ahead of Stable Launch

 

Linux 6.16-rc6 is now available, bringing critical patches for AMD Zen 3/4 Transient Scheduler Attacks, Intel maintainer updates, and Bcachefs fixes. Discover what’s new and when the stable release is expected.

Transient Scheduler Attacks (TSA): A New AMD CPU Vulnerability – Mitigations, Impact, and Benchmarks

 

Transient Scheduler Attacks (TSA) exploit AMD CPU vulnerabilities—learn how Linux kernel mitigations work, which Zen 3/Zen 4 CPUs are affected, and expected performance impact. Stay secure with the latest patches!

AMD Enables User CPUID Faulting Support in Linux 6.17: What It Means for Developers & Hypervisors

 

AMD’s User CPUID Faulting support is set to debut in Linux 6.17, following Intel’s long-standing implementation. Learn how this feature enhances virtualization, debugging, and security—and why it matters for developers, sysadmins, and hypervisor optimization.

AMD Instinct MI400 Series: Next-Gen AI & HPC Dominance (2026 Preview)

 

AMD's Instinct MI400 series, launching in 2026, promises groundbreaking AI performance with 432GB HBM4, 40 PFlops FP4 compute, and the Helios AI rack (1.4 PB/s bandwidth). Learn how it competes with NVIDIA and boosts EPYC Venice’s 256-core synergy.

AMD ROCm 2025 Roadmap: Linux Support & GPU Acceleration Plans

 

AMD’s ROCm 2025 roadmap promises day-one Linux support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs & Ryzen AI MAX. Discover how AMD plans to challenge NVIDIA CUDA with seamless AI/ML acceleration & enterprise-ready deployment.

Intel x86-simd-sort 7.0: AVX-512 & OpenMP Boost High-Performance Sorting

 

Intel’s x86-simd-sort 7.0 leverages AVX-512 & OpenMP for 3–4x faster sorting in NumPy & PyTorch. Perfect for HPC, ML, and big data—download now for multi-core accelerated algorithms on Xeon CPUs.

Linux 6.15-rc7 Released: New Security Mitigations & AMD Zen 6 Support

 

Linux 6.15-rc7 brings Intel & ARM64 security fixes, AMD Zen 6 CPU support, and Bcachefs optimizations. Expected stable release next week—key insights for developers & enterprises. 

AMD CPU Performance Regression Fixed in Linux 6.15: What You Need to Know

 

AMD Zen 4/5 CPU performance regression in Linux 6.15 has been fixed—discover how the KVM virtualization bug caused slowdowns, the patch details, and its impact on system performance. Learn about AMD’s mitigation strategies and Linux kernel optimizations.

GCC 15.1: O Futuro da Compilação com Suporte a COBOL, Rust, C23 e Novas Arquiteturas de CPU

 

O GCC 15.1 chegou com suporte a COBOL, Rust, C23 e otimizações para AMD Zen 5 e Intel Xeon 7. Saiba como essa atualização impacta desenvolvedores e empresas de tecnologia.

Otimização no GCC: Patch Promete Ganhos de Desempenho em CPUs Intel e AMD

 

Patch para GCC promete até 30% mais desempenho em CPUs AMD e Intel. Descubra como essa otimização em memcpy/memset pode revolucionar sua compilação e reduzir custos operacionais em larga escala.

GCC 15: O Que Esperar do Novo Compilador que Promete Revolucionar o Linux?

Descubra tudo sobre o GCC 15, o novo compilador que promete melhorar desempenho no Linux. Saiba das novidades em C23, Rust, otimizações para AMD e Intel, e quando ele chegará oficialmente.

Otimização do Glibc com Armazenamento Não Temporal para o memset Agora Beneficia os Processadores AMD

 No mês passado, foi incorporado ao código do Git da GNU C Library (glibc) um novo parâmetro ajustável para armazenamentos não temporais para a função memset. 

As APUs móveis Ryzen AI série 300 da AMD Devem ser Interessantes para os Laptops de Última Geração

 

Na Computex 2024, além de anunciar os processadores AMD Ryzen série 9000 para o desktop com a tecnologia Zen 5, Lisa Su também revelou a série AMD Ryzen AI 300 como os próximos processadores móveis com núcleos de CPU Zen 5 e gráficos integrados RDNA 3.5 (também conhecido como atualização para o RDNA 3+ e RDNA3) e um NPU XDNA 2.