Hey everyone! I'm building my first custom PC and planning to use it mainly for productivity tasks, specifically Blender for 3D modeling and video editing, with some light gaming. I'm considering switching to Linux for a fresh start, and I need advice on choosing a GPU that works well with Linux and provides solid performance for Blender.
I've looked into my options, and I know that AMD Radeon typically works well with Linux, but I've heard it's not as strong in Blender performance. On the other hand, Nvidia has great support for Blender, yet I've also heard there are driver issues on Linux—though maybe the latest updates have improved that? Lastly, I'm curious about Intel Arc since it's still relatively new and there aren't many reviews out there.
My goal is to find a GPU that strikes a good balance between Linux compatibility and performance in Blender without exceeding my budget. Here are the GPUs I'm considering:
* NVIDIA RTX3060 12GB
* Intel Arc B580 12GB
* Intel Arc A770 16GB
* AMD Radeon RX7600XT 16GB
* Radeon RX6800XT 16GB (used)
And some options that might stretch my budget:
* RTX3080 10GB (Used)
* Radeon RX7700XT 16GB
* RTX5060ti 16GB
Here's a quick rundown of my other specs for compatibility:
**CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X**
**Motherboard: MSI B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI**
**Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB 6000mhz**
**Power supply: 1st Player NGDP 80+ GOLD 750w**
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or insights!
1 Answer
If you're focusing on Blender, you might want to lean towards Nvidia. They tend to crush it when it comes to performance with OptiX rendering. Although AMD generally fares better on Linux, their support for Blender isn't as strong, especially since Nvidia has CUDA, which is frequently used in Blender.
That's true! And honestly, Nvidia's drivers on Linux have improved a lot. If you're using a recent card and have an updated distro, you shouldn't bump into too many issues anymore.