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Linux 6.18 Kernel Shows Performance Evolution on Intel’s Next-Gen Xeon 6 Hardware

Initial performance testing of the upcoming Linux 6.18 kernel on Intel’s Xeon 6 Granite Rapids processors reveals notable improvements in server performance. The kernel, expected to become this year’s Long-Term Support version, demonstrates enhanced capabilities on high-end server hardware according to recent benchmarking analysis.

Next-Generation Linux Kernel Performance Emerges

Early performance testing of the Linux 6.18 kernel on Intel’s forthcoming Xeon 6 Granite Rapids processors indicates significant evolution in server computing capabilities, according to reports from Phoronix. The analysis compares Linux 6.17.2 stable against the developmental Linux 6.18 Git kernel, providing insights into performance changes ahead of the kernel’s expected December debut as this year’s Long-Term Support version.

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AI Hardware Price Wars Intensify as GPU Rental Costs Plunge

Nvidia’s flagship AI accelerators now rent for as low as $2.80 per hour, representing significant declines from previous pricing. Industry analysts suggest this reflects an emerging divide between hyperscale cloud providers and smaller competitors in the AI infrastructure market.

AI Computing Market Shows Divergent Pricing Trends

The artificial intelligence hardware market is experiencing dramatic price fluctuations, with GPU rental costs for AI training plummeting while major cloud providers maintain stable premium pricing, according to recent industry analysis. Sources indicate that Nvidia’s B200 GPU accelerator, which reportedly cost approximately $500,000 upon its late 2024 release, now rents for as low as $2.80 per hour—representing a significant decline from earlier pricing levels.