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Apr 26, 2021 · Fundamentals

Linux Kernel 5.12 Released: New Intel Xe GPU Variable Refresh, LTO, and KFENCE Support

After a week-long delay, Linus Torvalds announced the official release of Linux kernel 5.12, highlighting support for Intel Xe GPU variable refresh rates, C language link‑time optimization (LTO), kernel fencing (KFENCE), and overclock profiles for AMD Radeon RX 6000 series, while noting it’s a modest update ahead of the larger 5.13.