I am wondering if there is an advantage in using an OS over the other? I would like to know if anyone might have run some test. I am mostly interest in performance differences between Windows 10 and Ubuntu for the R9 280x using Genoil's miner.
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The key is the drivers, not the operating system. Usually Windows has better driver support.– q9fCommented Jul 27, 2016 at 21:07
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1But linux is much more stable, it's important for a computer that will run 24/7, also scripting is easier.– Nicolas MassartCommented Jul 27, 2016 at 21:41
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I know all the Linux benefits, however, Pabi asked for hashrate.– q9fCommented Jan 3, 2017 at 12:08
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Yes, there is. My Gigabyte GTX 750 have 26 KH/s (Verthash) in Windows, while increasing to 80 KH/s in Ubuntu 20.04.
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i use Ubuntu and i seem to get a little more hash with my CPU on here than windows but no noticeable change with my GPU hash rate when i switched.
Ethereum has matured enough where the OS does not matter as much. I think windows always can squeeze out a little bit more hashrate then Ubuntu. But that might not be true anymore. OS is basically become personal preference when it comes to Ethereum mining.
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Is this fact or your humble opinion? I get the general feeling that the drivers for Linux are not so well supporting the native device capabilities.– q9fCommented Jan 3, 2017 at 12:07
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Definitely my opinion like everything on the internet. I agree with you that Linux drivers are less mature but when it comes to Ethereum it does not matter for older cards. If a new card comes out windows will be where you want to go– jpmi1Commented Jan 3, 2017 at 20:40