CachyOS just shipped Linux 7.0, and it has some extra performance tweaks added to the mix
CachyOS just shipped Linux 7.0, and it has some extra performance tweaks added to the mix
Publish Date: 2026-04-19 23:51:00
Source Domain: www.xda-developers.com
Summary
- Linux 7.0 was released after extra bugfixes; Linus deemed the changes were small enough to proceed.
- CachyOS ships Linux 7.0 before most distros, adding some 7.1 tweaks like Intel FRED default and a new NTFS driver.
- CachyOS primarily targets performance, making it a great pick for gamers and people who want more from their hardware.
After a few worrying release candidates, Linus released the Linux 7.0 kernel a few days ago. While there seemed to be more bug fixes than usual during the preview builds, Linus felt that the changes were small enough not to warrant a delay. He also believes the increase in fixes was due to AI assistants getting better at finding problems in the code, which is valid.
If you want to give Linux 7.0 a try, CachyOS is one of the very first distros to bring it into the fold. Not only that, but the CachyOS team has managed to squeeze in a few tweaks from 7.1, too.
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