I think there play more factors a role, e.g. 1. used #libraries of blender (though same belnder version) for win/linux; 2. with #load I meant: if other processes besides blender also work (e.g. they may periodically start)? 3. ... BUT: in the end: you as avg user don't collect such stats, for you and your boss is only important that it's faster, so you have proof that your linux decision was right :-)