I'm planning to upgrade my GPU in the next few weeks and could use some advice. I have a 5700X3D processor and 32GB of RAM, and I'm trying to decide between the 5070 TI and the 9070 XT. The 5070 TI is currently 15-20% more expensive where I live. I tend to play older titles since I usually wait a year or two after release, and I have a 1440p 75Hz monitor and a 4K 120Hz TV that I mostly use for action games. Since I don't think I'll need new frame generation features any time soon, I want to know how both cards perform on Linux. I'm looking to shift away from Windows as much as possible, with a likely dual-boot setup. I'd love to hear your honest experiences with both GPUs on Linux!
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If you're going with Linux, I'd recommend the 9070 XT. It just works better overall with fewer headaches.
I upgraded to the 9070 XT after using an Nvidia card for a while, and I found the setup much easier. I've been on Arch for about a year and a half, and switching to AMD was straightforward. The kernel has good basic support built in, so I just needed to install a few extra driver packages for gaming. Overall, I've been happier with the performance of the AMD card on Linux compared to the Nvidia.
There's a catch, though. AMD still lacks HDMI 2.1 support on Linux, regardless of whether you're using their proprietary or open-source drivers.
It's a broader issue; no cards currently have HDMI 2.1 support on Linux because the group that manages the HDMI standard hasn't allowed it yet.