# Linux 7.3 shows performance gains on AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX

> **Key takeaway:** The upcoming Linux 7.3 kernel provides incremental performance improvements for the 96-core AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX workstation.

**Published:** 2026-10-16T09:22:01+00:00 
**Source:** Phoronix Benchmarks & Drivers 
**Category:** kernel-os 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/linux-73-squeezes-even-more-performance-out-of-the-amd-threa.html 

## Summary
Benchmark testing of the Linux 7.3 Git state on an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX workstation reveals performance improvements over Linux 7.2. The gains are observed across various workloads, including database operations, I/O, and networking. The kernel is scheduled for release this Sunday.

## Performance improvements in Linux 7.3
- Improved **I/O performance**, particularly for systems using **PCIe Gen 4/5 NVMe** storage.
- Faster database workloads including **PostgreSQL**, **MariaDB**, and **TigerBeetle**.
- Higher **network performance** and faster kernel micro-benchmarks for **forking**, **IO_uring**, and **mutexes**.
- Consistent speed increases in **code compilation** and **CPU-based AI workloads**.