tsc timing

The tsc timing tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the x86 Time Stamp Counter, or TSC, and its role in system timing. Recent content highlights how Linux 7.2 now treats the TSC as a mandatory CPU feature, removing support for older processors lacking it, a change that mirrors Microsoft's own performance-counter documentation. For most mainstream PCs and servers, this has little practical impact since virtually all current x86 machines already include a TSC. The tag is relevant for those interested in kernel development, embedded systems, retro hardware, and the broader context of how operating systems like Windows and Linux rely on TSC for accurate timing and performance measurement.