I've heard plenty of positive things about distributions like Bazzite, but a friend warned me that NVIDIA graphics cards might not perform as well on Linux compared to Windows. They're suggesting I might lose FPS, and that AMD could be a more reliable choice. I'm really focused on ensuring my games run smoothly and at a performance level comparable to Windows, so I have a few questions:
- How difficult is it to maintain an NVIDIA GPU's performance on Linux on a daily basis?
- What kind of FPS drop can I expect when switching from Windows to Linux?
- Is the FPS difference consistent across all games, or does it vary depending on the title?
- Will I notice differences in gameplay experience (like stuttering, frame time spikes, or input lag) on Linux compared to Windows?
- If achieving Windows-level stability and FPS is my top priority, should I still consider making the switch to Linux?
- Or would it be better to hold off until NVIDIA support improves further, or even switch to an AMD GPU like the 9070 XT once prices go down?
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From what I've noticed, games that use Unreal Engine 5 tend to underperform on Linux, with FPS drops ranging from 10% to 30% compared to Windows. You might want to keep an eye on how you configure your setup because there are some known bugs, especially with Steam causing stuttering unless you add 'LD_PRELOAD=""' as a launch parameter. This could be due to the recording system, so that's something to consider when gaming.
Thanks for the heads up! I don't play too many UE5 games, so hopefully, this won't impact me too much.