Ubuntu disables Intel GPU security mitigations, promises 20% performance boost

Posted by the_doctor on Jun 27, 2025 4:11 AM CST
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Ubuntu users could see up to a 20 percent boost in graphics performance on Intel-based systems under a change that will turn off security mitigations for blunting a class of attacks known as Spectre.

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