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 4 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.