Large difference in Geekbench scores
Large difference in Geekbench scores
Recently, as a computer science student, I aimed to gain hands-on experience with Linux. I chose to install Ubuntu on my laptop (powered by a new SSD) and tried using it daily. I noticed Ubuntu felt slow, so I suspected the GNOME interface might be the issue. I ran a Geekbench test on both operating systems and saw a significant difference in multicore performance. WindowsScore: https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/12499347 UbuntuScore: https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/12499246 What steps can I take to enhance Ubuntu?
Ram isn't a problem because the usable RAM is 4,9 The issue is backed up by the fact that firefox struggles with 1080p videos on ubuntu Things aren't as butterly smooth as in Windows
Based on my observations, Ubuntu seems to affect the clock speed settings. My 8700K performed poorly under Ubuntu, even with a fixed overclock setup. Once I turned off the automatic power-saving mode manually, it ran smoothly. It’s unclear if this issue applies to other systems.
Geekbench might not be a trustworthy measure, but if it feels slow you could be dealing with an issue. Look for any resource-heavy processes using the gnome system monitor.
Ubuntu can run slowly because of too many add-ons and themes on the gnome desktop. Turn them off for better performance. The plain gnome version is much quicker.
Ubuntu's default desktop feels sluggish in winter (haven't used gnome for a while), but there are other factors to consider: #1 security fixes for Intel (especially less so for AMD) #2 CPU settings #3 drivers for hardware acceleration As others mentioned, storage and RAM can influence benchmarks but usually don't significantly change your everyday use. A variation in storage or RAM can also make a machine feel noticeably different.