Which is Better for NVIDIA GPUs: Ubuntu or Fedora?

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Asked By CuriousCat42 On

I just got a new laptop with an RTX 2050 and I'm trying to figure out which Linux distribution, Ubuntu or Fedora, will give me better GPU compatibility. I'm considering a dual-boot setup where one OS is for schoolwork and running a Windows 11 VM for productivity, while the other is for gaming. GPU passthrough is something I might explore in the VM if needed, but for now, I just want to enjoy casual gaming without fuss. I've noticed that Fedora has some gaming-oriented distros, so I'm leaning that way. Given my situation, which distro do you think would work best for NVIDIA GPU compatibility?

4 Answers

Answered By User12345 On

I’d go with Ubuntu! It's super friendly for NVIDIA drivers, especially for casual gaming. Makes life easier!

Answered By LinuxFan88 On

Honestly, either should work for you, but since I've moved to Fedora, I've actually found it pretty great. The newer kernel and drivers have given me a smoother experience compared to what I had with Linux Mint. If you're looking at gaming, the more recent updates made possible by Fedora’s approach could be a real plus.

Answered By GameOnGuru On

If you're interested in gaming, you might want to check out Bazzite, which is based on Fedora and comes with Steam and Lutris pre-installed. Alternatively, PopOS is another great choice; it's Debian-based but is excellent for both productivity and gaming. Regardless of what you pick, just make sure backups become your best friend, and maybe try things out in a VM first before making any changes!

Answered By TechSavvy101 On

Generally, Ubuntu is known to play nicer with NVIDIA cards due to its extensive user base and the availability of official NVIDIA drivers. Although Fedora is a solid option, it often requires more manual work to get the NVIDIA drivers up and running. Fedora does have a quicker update cycle, which means it usually has the latest kernels, but that can sometimes lead to stability issues with NVIDIA hardware since the drivers might not catch up quickly after a kernel update. If you want something that's less hassle for gaming, Ubuntu might be your best bet.

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