I'm using an i7 8700k and a 2080 with a 1060 set up for VM passthrough, currently running Mint XFCE. I'm curious if transitioning to Cinnamon would provide any performance boost for gaming. Does it manage newer hardware better, or should I expect similar results? Thanks in advance!
3 Answers
Generally, the choice between desktop environments like XFCE and Cinnamon doesn't significantly impact gaming performance. The real difference comes down to features rather than hardware management. If you're gaming, you should consider the overall features and support each environment offers, but don't expect a big leap in performance just by switching DEs.
Honestly, neither XFCE nor Cinnamon really manage hardware in a way that would boost performance for gaming. On decent hardware like yours, the differences in desktop environments become less noticeable. It’s more about your game settings and the system's overall configuration than the DE itself.
On good hardware, like what you've got, the performance differences between desktop environments are minimal. If you're mainly gaming, focus on optimizing your system settings rather than switching DEs.
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