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- 1WSL3 benchmarks show 5-60% speed gains over WSL2●WSL3 Performance is about 5-60% faster than WSL2 depending on the workload
New benchmark results indicate WSL3, Microsoft's next version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, runs roughly 5% to 60% faster than WSL2 depending on the workload. The figures come from tests published by developer Tony Metlayidis comparing file system and general performance between the two versions. Developers who rely on Linux tooling inside Windows are weighing what the speedups mean for their daily workflows.
- 2WSL3 benchmarks show 5-60% speed gains over WSL2●WSL3 Performance is about 5-60% faster than WSL2 depending on the workload https://tonym.us/wsl2-vs-wsl3-benchmarks.html
A new set of benchmarks compares WSL3, Microsoft's third-generation Windows Subsystem for Linux, against WSL2, finding it roughly 5-60% faster depending on the workload. The results, published by developer Tony McGuckin, are drawing attention among developers who run Linux tooling on Windows, with discussion focused on which workloads benefit most.