Apr 01, 2026 |
Benchmarks, MySQL
Benchmarking MyRocks vs. InnoDB in Memory-Constrained Environments It is a well-known fact in the database world that InnoDB is incredibly fast when the entire database fits into memory. But what happens when your data grows beyond your available RAM? MyRocks, built on RocksDB, is frequently recommended as a superior choice for environments constrained by memory, […]
Jan 06, 2025 |
Benchmarks, Insight for DBAs, MySQL
At Percona, we’ve always prioritized performance, and recent trends in MySQL’s development have been a point of concern for us. In particular, the performance deterioration in the MySQL 8.4.x and 9.y versions caught our attention, as highlighted in Marco Tusa’s insightful blog post, Sakila, Where Are You Going? We’re pleased to report that the latest […]
Aug 26, 2024 |
Benchmarks, MySQL, Percona Software
At Percona, we have always prioritized database performance as a critical factor in selecting database technologies. Recently, we have observed a concerning trend in the community edition of MySQL, where performance appears to be declining across major releases, specifically MySQL versions 5.7, 8.0, and 8.4. If you’re interested in learning more about these observations, we […]