Torvalds confirms Linux Kernel 7.0 is almost ready for release, bringing many performance improvements with it — desktop use and gaming may see boost, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS hopes to use as default Kernel

Source: Tom’s Hardware

Release Details

Linux Kernel version 7.0 is now set to release, bringing a host of performance improvements.
Read the full announcement on Phoronix.

Performance Improvements

• Most of the new upticks pertain to server‑grade workloads.
• A few changes have the potential to improve desktop responsiveness and gaming performance.

We’ll need to wait for benchmarks to see the real impact.
Follow upcoming benchmarks on Tom’s Hardware.