--- title: "Sofiia Levchenko (@devlevchenko) | Hashnode" description: "developer. Read the latest articles by Sofiia Levchenko on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@devlevchenko" --- @devlevchenko # Sofiia Levchenko @devlevchenko · Joined January 2026 developer ### [Why Most “Developer Workstation” Builds in 2026 Are Poorly Optimized](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/why-most-developer-workstation-builds-in-2026-are-poorly-optimized?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The phrase “developer workstation” gets thrown around constantly in 2026. You’ll see endless setups marketed as the perfect programming machine: flagship CPU absurd GPU flashy motherboard 128 GB RAM “just in case” Most of these builds are not o... 4 min read · [devlevchenko.hashnode.dev](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/why-most-developer-workstation-builds-in-2026-are-poorly-optimized?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 24](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-most-developer-workstation-builds-in-2026-are-poorly-optimized/6974d3569535cfbcfc5bee38) ### [Building the Ultimate 2026 Dev + Gaming PC After Ryzen 9950X3D vs Core Ultra 9 285K](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/building-the-ultimate-2026-dev-gaming-pc-after-ryzen-9950x3d-vs-core-ultra-9-285k?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) At a certain point, CPU comparisons stop being about benchmark charts and start being about one real question: What should you actually build? The Ryzen 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K debate is the perfect example. Both are top-tier processors.Bo... 4 min read · [devlevchenko.hashnode.dev](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/building-the-ultimate-2026-dev-gaming-pc-after-ryzen-9950x3d-vs-core-ultra-9-285k?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 19](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-the-ultimate-2026-dev-gaming-pc-after-ryzen-9950x3d-vs-core-ultra-9-285k/6974d2b8c068199e295c8454) ### [Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: My Take on Ultra CPUs for Development and Heavy Productivity](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-my-take-on-ultra-cpus-for-development-and-heavy-productivity?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Intel’s Core Ultra lineup is Intel’s attempt to reset expectations. Not “yet another i9 refresh,” but a different positioning: new architecture different efficiency strategy more focus on power balance direct pressure against AMD’s high-end Ryzen... 4 min read · [devlevchenko.hashnode.dev](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-my-take-on-ultra-cpus-for-development-and-heavy-productivity?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 14](https://hashnode.com/posts/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-my-take-on-ultra-cpus-for-development-and-heavy-productivity/6974d1b5016cdd6c7499cdf1) ### [Why AMD’s X3D Chips Are Not Just for Gamers (And Where They Don’t Help)](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/why-amds-x3d-chips-are-not-just-for-gamers-and-where-they-dont-help?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) AMD’s X3D processors are usually marketed with one message: “Best gaming CPU.” And to be fair, the performance gains in certain games are real.But in 2026, developers are starting to look at chips like the Ryzen X3D lineup and ask a more interesting ... 4 min read · [devlevchenko.hashnode.dev](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/why-amds-x3d-chips-are-not-just-for-gamers-and-where-they-dont-help?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-amds-x3d-chips-are-not-just-for-gamers-and-where-they-dont-help/6974d16db2dd5c73f63f70e4) ### [My Real-World Workflow Benchmarks: Testing CPUs with Builds, Containers, and VMs](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/my-real-world-workflow-benchmarks-testing-cpus-with-builds-containers-and-vms?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Most CPU reviews still focus on the wrong question: “How many frames do you get in games?” As a developer in 2026, I rarely care about FPS.What I care about is whether my machine stays responsive while I’m doing real work: compiling large projects ... 4 min read · [devlevchenko.hashnode.dev](https://devlevchenko.hashnode.dev/my-real-world-workflow-benchmarks-testing-cpus-with-builds-containers-and-vms?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 4](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-real-world-workflow-benchmarks-testing-cpus-with-builds-containers-and-vms/6974d0e9f07c7bca5ec285fe)