Benchmarking Windows vs. Linux: A Cross-Platform Performance Analysis using Greekbench
Mrs. Asmita Kurhade, Ms. Neeta Takawale · International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews · 2024
This study presents cross-platform performance analysis of two major operating systems, Windows and Linux, using the Geekbench benchmarking tool.As both the operating systems are popular in personal, enterprise, and development environments, there is need to understand their performance characteristics across different versions for informed decision-making.In this research, we evaluate the CPU and memory performance of Windows 10 and popular Linux distributions, Ubuntu across identical hardware configurations.Using Geekbench's consistent single-core and multi-core processing tests, as well as memory bandwidth and latency measurements, we provide a detailed comparison of each OS's efficiency in handling common computational tasks.Our results highlight key performance differences between Windows and Linux, as well as how various versions within each OS family impact overall system performance.The findings offer valuable insights for users seeking optimal OS performance for specific workloads and can guide future OS optimizations and hardware compatibility considerations.