# Top runs: * **Highest FPS**: `Deadlock_Windows_DX11` - This run achieved the highest mean FPS among all, approximately 4% higher than the best-performing Linux-based test. * **Smoothest FPS**: `Deadlock_CachyOS_DX11` - This run had the lowest variability in frame rates with a standard deviation and variance significantly lower than the others. * **Best overall**: `Deadlock_Nobara_DX11` - Although not the highest in FPS, it strikes the best balance with high FPS and relatively low variance in frame times and FPS. # Issues: * The Windows run had significantly higher variance in both FPS and frametime, which indicates inconsistent performance in comparison to the Linux runs. * The CPU and GPU loads in the Windows run were notably higher, suggesting potential inefficiency in resource utilization. * Differences in the GPU core clock values between Windows and Linux runs were substantial, with Windows showing more variability, affecting performance stability. # Summary The benchmark comparison between different operating systems running a DX11 application reveals that Windows achieves the highest average FPS but at the cost of higher variability in frame times and resource usage. Among the Linux distributions, Nobara offers a balanced performance with high and stable FPS, while CachyOS excels in delivering the smoothest experience. These differences highlight how the underlying OS and its optimizations can impact gaming performance, especially in terms of consistency and resource management.