Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.2-10 has been released, featuring two new "Project-C" scheduler patches aimed at improving performance for SMT sibling threads and non-SMT performance cores. This latest update is part of a rapid release cycle, with ten tags issued in less than two weeks, coinciding with stable builds in Debian Sid. The new patches fine-tune scheduler behavior to enhance wake-affinity placement, ensuring that tasks are efficiently managed without unnecessary migration between cores. While the average user may not notice significant changes, these adjustments are crucial for applications requiring low-latency performance, such as real-time audio production
Liquorix Linux Kernel 7.2-10 Drops: Fresh Project-C Scheduler Tweaks Target SMT and P-Core CPUs
Liquorix 7.2-10 drops today with two fresh "Project-C" scheduler patches that refine wake-affinity placement for both SMT sibling threads and non-SMT performance cores. The release marks the tenth tag in under two weeks, a pace that coincides with a freshly accepted Debian Sid build confirming broad stability. Built on the Zen Kernel, the package still prioritizes low-latency responsiveness over raw throughput using PDS scheduling, a 1000Hz tick rate, and hard kernel preemption.
