I'm using an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS system on my laptop with these specs: Intel Core i5-3337U, 6GB RAM, and a 480GB SSD. I'm really interested in getting some recommendations for kernels that would work well for my needs, which include web development, AI applications, DevOps (like VM and Docker), gaming, and overall performance without hogging too many resources from my machine. Apologies if my English isn't great!
3 Answers
You mentioned VMs and Docker containers using a lot of resources. Well, 6GB of RAM isn't a ton to start with. Running multiple VMs can be resource-heavy. It's possible you'd feel your laptop struggling because you're expecting more than it can handle. Can you share what kind of resource consumption you’re seeing? Because with the specs you have, you might need to cut back on what you're running.
The default kernel that comes with your distro is usually the best bet. Most users don't need to change it unless they have specific requirements. For your laptop, it seems like the provided kernel should work without any issues.
Honestly, the choice of kernel isn't going to make a huge impact on resource consumption for your setup. The desktop environment you choose matters more. With your specs, you should handle GNOME fine, as long as you keep multitasking reasonable.
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