CachyOS vs. Fedora 45 vs. Ubuntu 26.10 Performance On AMD Ryzen 9

With the recent release of Ubuntu 26.10 and the impending launch of Fedora Workstation 45, Phoronix has conducted comprehensive benchmarks comparing these distributions against CachyOS. The tests were performed on an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D2 desktop system, focusing on performance metrics that matter to Linux enthusiasts.

Performance Comparison

CachyOS, based on Arch Linux and optimized for performance, faces competition from Ubuntu's latest stable release and Fedora's upcoming version. The benchmarks provide valuable data for users deciding which distribution offers the best performance for their AMD Ryzen systems.