Increased Linux kernel timer frequency delivers big boost in AI workloads

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Feb 14, 2025 8:36 PM EDT
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At the weekend, a Google engineer proposed raising the default Linux kernel timer frequency from 250 Hz to 1,000 Hz. Linux-centric tech site Phoronix has quickly stepped up and assessed what the change might mean to users with a suite of A/B testing. Spoiler alert: The most notable benefits were seen in AI LLM acceleration.

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