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CachyOS updates its Arch-based Linux to Python 3.14's tail-call interpreter, delivering roughly 5–15% Python performance gains depending on workload when built with a compatible compiler like GCC 16, with no action required beyond upgrading.
CachyOS’s April 2026 Arch-based ISO refresh introduces Shelly as the default GUI package manager (replacing Octopi), adds DNS-over-HTTPS for privacy, enhances vRAM management, and switches the NVMe I/O scheduler to Kyber for better responsiveness, along with installer refinements and broader hardware support.
After switching his desktop to CachyOS (an Arch-based rolling release) in January, Nathan Edwards uses Linux as his main computer and has booted Windows only twice. The ride has been calmer and more robust than expected, with occasional hardware quirks (a webcam mic glitch, ethernet wake issues, a printer headache) that he fixes through Snapper snapshots, manual partition tweaks, and driver tweaks. He’s embraced open-source tools (Zen browser, Spotify launcher, ZMK Studio) and the Unix philosophy of modular software, while still keeping Windows on his laptop for work. He plans to keep Linux as his desktop daily driver going forward.
CachyOS March 2026 refresh brings Wayland to CachyOS Handheld Edition (replacing X11), updates the installer with animated previews and JPEG-XL support, switches Gamescope session to a cachyos fork with firmware updates for Steam Deck and Legion Go, replaces SDDM with Plasma Login Manager, and removes Bcachefs from the installer due to kernel module dependencies; the update also adds a Winboat option in the Welcome screen and is available as a new ISO from CachyOS.org.
CachyOS's first 2026 ISO switches to Wayland by default and uses KDE Plasma Login Manager, replaces SDDM, and makes Limine the default bootloader. The release also enables Btrfs compression level 1, adds nouveau-fw for older NVIDIA GPUs to support VA-API, and includes fixes for Framework laptops with AMD Zen 5, alongside GNOME package handling improvements.
The author switched from Windows to Linux using CachyOS, an Arch-based distro, and reports a mostly smooth transition with hardware working well, some minor issues like mouse compatibility, and successful use for work and gaming, though some challenges remain, especially with certain apps and hardware.
The article explores the current performance of CachyOS, an Arch Linux-based OS, on AMD EPYC servers through benchmarking against upstream Arch Linux and Ubuntu, highlighting its promising out-of-the-box performance and potential for future server applications, with a focus on performance and power efficiency.
CachyOS, an Arch Linux-based distribution popular among gamers and enthusiasts, is developing a server edition aimed at NAS, workstations, and servers, featuring hardened configurations and performance optimizations, with plans to enhance compiler optimizations and provide easy deployment for hosting providers.
CachyOS Linux distribution is experimenting with x86-64-v4 repository, offering optimized packages for Intel and AMD systems with AVX-512 support, providing better performance for compute intensive applications. The repository has been trialed since December, targeting AMD Zen 4 and newer Intel hardware, and is currently collecting user feedback. Users interested in trying out the x86-64-v4 packages can find details on the CachyOS blog.