XanMod Releases Kernels 7.1.3 and 6.18.38 with AMD 3D V-Cache Optimization and Security Updates
XanMod maintainer Alexandre Frade has released Linux 7.1.3-xanmod1 and Linux 6.18.38-xanmod1, tracking the upstream point releases dropped on July 4, 2026. Both builds inherit all upstream stability and security patches while adding XanMod's performance enhancements, including LLVM ThinLTO compilation, sched_ext support, and Google's multigenerational LRU framework. The update offers users the choice between the mainline 7.1.x series or the 6.18 LTS branch, the latter of which features a dedicated real-time build for latency-sensitive workloads and is available via the official APT repository for Debian-based distributions. Third-party optimizations such as AMD's 3D V-Cache driver, Cloudflare's TCP collapse, and BBRv3 congestion control round out the release, alongside targeted fixes for ksmbd, apparmor, and various WiFi drivers.
XanMod Releases Kernels 7.1.3 and 6.18.38 with AMD 3D V-Cache Optimization and Security Updates
XanMod has released two new Linux kernel versions, 7.1.3-xanmod1 and 6.18.38-xanmod1, on July 4, 2026, incorporating upstream stability and security patches along with XanMod's performance enhancements. Users can choose between the mainline 7.1.x series or the 6.18 LTS branch, which includes a dedicated real-time build for latency-sensitive applications, specifically for Debian-based distributions. Key features of the updates include AMD 3D V-Cache optimization, Cloudflare's TCP collapse, and Google's BBRv3 congestion control, along with various fixes for drivers and security vulnerabilities. The new versions are available for installation via the official APT repository, and users can refer to GitLab for the complete patch list and additional support
