Benchmark #21

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Forza Horizon 5 - Windows vs Linux performance

Windows 11 vs CachyOS w/ scx_rusty. Metrics are taken from Afterbuner/RivaTuner and modified by hand to match MangoHud format, so CSVs can be uploaded for comparison.

Submitted 11 months ago by erikas2

Specifications
Label OS GPU CPU RAM OS specific
Linux Windows 11 AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (RADV NAVI31) AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core Processor 34 GB performance
Windows Windows 11 AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (RADV NAVI31) AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core Processor 34 GB performance
# Top runs: * **Highest FPS**: `Windows` with approximately 29% higher average FPS compared to the `Linux` run. * **Smoothest FPS**: `Windows` with approximately 20% lower standard deviation in FPS compared to the `Linux` run. * **Best overall**: `Windows` due to significant higher average FPS and lower standard deviation, indicating both better performance and smoother experience. # Summary This benchmark compares the performance of Forza Horizon 5 running on Windows 11 against CachyOS with `sched_ext` using the `scx_rusty` scheduler. Windows 11 outperformed significantly with a notably higher average FPS and smoother frame rate stability, demonstrating better optimization for gaming. Overall, the test showcases the superior performance of Windows 11 in this context, with the `sched_ext` on CachyOS lagging behind despite the same hardware configuration.