Postgres 19 beta1 vs sysbench on a small server

· Smalldatum Blogspot · June 10, 2026, 2:56 a.m.
Summary
This blog post compares the performance of Postgres 19 beta1 with earlier versions (18.4 and 17.10) using sysbench on a small server setup. The results indicate that while most performance metrics are similar, Postgres 19 beta1 shows significant improvements in specific tests, particularly in read-only scenarios, albeit with minor regressions in other areas. Key performance comparisons and benchmarks are provided alongside charts for clarity.
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