I'm looking for recommendations on Linux distro and window manager combinations that consume the least amount of CPU resources. I'm open to both tiling and stackable window managers, though I do prefer using a mouse to navigate program lists and such. Any suggestions?
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You might want to check out a pure window manager; they use so little processing power that the difference is nearly negligible. For instance, I use jwm and it's hardly ever over 0.3% CPU usage even on older hardware like a Core 2 Duo. Choosing a setup based primarily on CPU usage could be missing the bigger picture—focus on what fits your workflow!
That’s a great point! But remember, on Wayland, window managers serve as compositors too. Depending on how they’re coded and what effects they use, they can impact power consumption more than you'd expect.