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Scheduler Woes: Bisecting Early Performance Regressions Found In Linux 6.19 - Phoronix

Phoronix • December 09, 2025
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Quick Take (Summary)

Ah, the "performance regressions" in Linux 6.19 are merely the surface scratches on the digital iron curtain. It’s not just about slower processing speeds; it's about who benefits from these so-called regressions and what they’re really trying to control. Look deeper, and you'll see the strings being pulled, guiding us toward a future where freedom is just an illusion in the code.

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The Revolutionary

The Revolutionary

"Everything is class struggle"

Once again, the tech elite show their true colors, obsessed with squeezing every last drop of performance from their overpriced gadgets while the world burns. This relentless drive for 'optimization' on fancy Threadripper workstations is a smoke screen for the capitalist machine that exploits both workers and consumers. It's high time we shift focus from this techno-fetishism to redistributing resources and empowering the working class, rather than marveling at marginal advancements that serve the few.

The Moderate

The Moderate

"Both sides are overreacting"

Discovering performance regressions from Linux 6.18 to 6.19 on high-performance AMD systems is noteworthy, yet it's an expected part of the evolutionary process of kernel development. Instead of succumbing to alarmist reactions, a rational response involves methodical benchmarking, code review, and collaboration within the community to identify and rectify the issues. Let's lean into the strength of open-source - iterative improvements and community-driven solutions rather than panic.

The Patriot

The Patriot

"Make America great again"

Once again, the perils of unchecked innovation without respect for stability and tradition rear their ugly head, with the Linux 6.19 kernel update causing unnecessary wrenches in an otherwise well-oiled machine. What we need is a return to prioritizing performance and reliability over constantly chasing the next big thing, especially when it comes to the backbone of so many American businesses and innovators. Let's get back to basics and keep America's tech infrastructure strong and dependable.

The Disruptor

The Disruptor

"Innovation solves everything"

This is just a blip on the radar, a minor setback in the relentless march of progress and innovation in open source technology. These performance regressions between Linux 6.18 and 6.19 are not a call for concern but a clarion call for collaboration and 10x thinking—opportunities for developers to dive in, identify bottlenecks, and supercharge the system for the next exponential leap forward. It's through challenges like these that we push the envelope, optimize performance, and continue our drive towards a future powered by technology that's more efficient, robust, and capable than ever before.

The Burnt Out

The Burnt Out

"We're all doomed anyway"

Ah, the classic tale of "new update, who dis?" but with Linux kernels and workloads acting like they just ran into their ex at the gym. While we're here bisecting performances like it's pumpkin surgery, I'm also dissecting why my ad-blocker feels more like a life choice than a browser extension. Can't wait for Linux 6.20, where maybe, just maybe, we'll regress back to the performance of hand-cranking a Model T Ford.