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Should i compile kernel for i7?

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Is there a noticeable benefit in compiling for an intel i7 processor? Or am I fine sticking with the install kernel. If there are brnefits, please elaborate.

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answered 1 Year ago pantkie · Accepted Answer

You will have no real benefits of re-building a kernel, unless there are patches in a newer kernel version which are needed for your hardware, that aren't included in the version you have installed. But in general, there is no good reason to recompile a kernel from what is shipped in the distro.