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I was wrong! zswap IS better than zram

275 · Hayden James · Sept. 1, 2025, 5:42 p.m.
Blog Linux desktop performance zswap Zram Linux Memory Management
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The author argues that using zswap is superior to zram for systems that occasionally use swap, particularly when swap demand is kept within 20-30% of physical RAM, but points out zram offers simplicity for lighter usage. The post explores practical experiences and comparisons between both approaches.
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