Does the PREEMPT_RT patch (real-time kernel) have any benefit for regular desktop users?
Does the Linux PreemptRT patch benefit desktop users?
linux;kernel;performance;patch;real time
I don't think so. The patch seems to provide real-time scheduling which is very important for some enviroments (planes, nuclear reactors etc.) but overkill for regular desktop. The current kernels however seems to be enough real-time and preemptive for regular desktop users[1].It may be useful if you work with high quality audio recording and playing in which even small amount of time may dramatically reduce the quality.[1] Technically both are 0/1 features but I guess it is clear what I mean ;)