Thorium (AVX2) The Thorium Authors
winget install --id=Alex313031.Thorium.AVX2 -e Chromium fork for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi named after radioactive element No. 90.
Thorium is a chromium fork designed to deliver high-performance web browsing across multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi. Named after the radioactive element Thorium-90, it emphasizes speed and efficiency through advanced compiler optimizations and targeted modifications.
Key Features:
- Compiler Optimizations: Leveraging SSE4.2, AVX, AES, thinLTO, PGO, and other flags to enhance performance.
- LLVM Loop Optimizations: Utilizing -mllvm flags for improved code execution.
- UI Enhancements: Fixes and patches for Linux and Windows to boost usability and security.
- Dark/Light Mode Toggle: Offers a 8-38% performance improvement over vanilla Chromium.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for users seeking a fast, secure, and privacy-focused browsing experience. Thorium provides enhanced performance and privacy features compared to standard chromium builds, making it suitable for those who value speed and security.
Professional Considerations: Thorium can be installed via winget, ensuring compatibility with Chromium extensions while maintaining its optimized performance profile.