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Bazzite

Bazzite is an immutable Linux distribution based on Fedora and designed with gaming in mind. It can run on desktop computers, the Steam Deck, and other handheld gaming devices.

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CachyOS

CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It focuses on speed and security optimisations - the default Linux kernel is heavily optimised using the BORE (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer) scheduler, while the desktop packages are compiled with LTO, x86-64-v3 and x86-64-v4, Zen 4 optimization, security flags and performance improvements.

Technical Specs Comparison
BazziteCachyOS
FedoraBaseArch
flatpak / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
44Latest Version260426
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 29, 2026Release DateApril 26, 2026
x86_64x86-64-v3
Architecture
x86_64x86-64-v3
GNOMEKDE PlasmabspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICHyprlandi3LXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfce
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmabspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICHyprlandi3LXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfce