During the third quarter of the year, Phoronix, a renowned website dedicated to Linux and open-source news, published a total of 689 original articles on Linux and open-source developments, along with an additional 50 articles focusing on Linux hardware reviews and benchmarks. The quarter was filled with exciting developments for Linux enthusiasts, including the launch of the Raspberry Pi 5, advancements in Steam Deck with SteamOS 3.5 on the horizon, updates to the Linux kernel, and the release of new AMD processors. Among the most popular articles were benchmarks for the Raspberry Pi 5, the performance comparison between Apple M2 and AMD Zen 4 Mobile SoCs on Linux, and the first benchmarks of AMD Zen 4-based laptop SoCs. These articles provided Linux users with valuable insights and information about the latest advancements in the open-source world.
One of the standout articles from the quarter was the benchmarking of the Raspberry Pi 5, which showcased significantly improved performance and enhanced I/O capabilities compared to its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 4. This generational upgrade was met with great anticipation by the Linux community, who were eager to see the improvements brought by the new SoC.
Another noteworthy article focused on the performance comparison between Apple’s M2 processor and AMD Zen 4 Mobile processors on Linux. This article provided Linux users with initial performance figures of the Apple M2 in a MacBook Air running Asahi Linux, giving them valuable insights into how these processors stack up against each other.
Additionally, the article highlighting the initial Linux benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U laptop was of great interest to the Linux community. This article showcased the performance gains offered by the new AMD Zen 4-based “Phoenix” laptop SoCs, providing Linux users with valuable information about the capabilities of these processors.
Overall, the third quarter was filled with exciting developments in the Linux and open-source world, and Phoronix’s coverage provided the Linux community with thorough and informative articles on these advancements.
