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Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (... by genewitch on Monday August 07, 2023 @04:13PM (#37040354)
I used to compile kernels on a 2012 HP quad-CPU, 80 thread machine. It would finish in a minute and a half or so. I got a ryzen 5850 to replace it, it also takes a minute and a half or so - but uses 1/4th the power at the wall. 32 threads vs 80, 250W vs 1000+W
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