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John delves deep into the increasingly popular CachyOS, an ambitious Arch Linux derivative, exploring its server performance on a high-end AMD EPYC system. Drawing from recent benchmarking on a 96-core powerhouse, John breaks down how CachyOS stacks up against Ubuntu and upstream Arch, what makes its CacheAware optimisations unique, and why it could shape the future standard for open source servers. Get insights on real-world performance, efficiency, and what to expect as the server edition looms for release in 2026.