I've recently switched from Windows to Linux Mint and I've noticed a significant drop in my game performance. Games like Half-Life 2 and Factorio are stuttering so badly that they are basically unplayable. I've tried updating my graphics drivers and even switched between closed-source and open-source drivers, but nothing seems to help. My setup includes a Ryzen 7 processor, an NVIDIA 3070 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM. If anyone has tips or solutions for improving my performance, I would really appreciate it!
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If you're switching to Linux to primarily play Windows games, you might run into some trouble. Many games perform better on Windows. If I were in your shoes and wanted better performance, I’d consider updating hardware or optimizing settings like lowering graphic quality or cleaning up unnecessary programs running on startup. Just some thoughts!
It’s crucial to mention your distro and any hardware specs when posting for help. Since you're on Linux Mint, what desktop environment are you using, and are you running on X11 or Wayland? Plus, are you limiting your FPS or using variable refresh rates? Without that info, it's tough to diagnose!
I switched to Linux mainly because I wasn't happy with Windows 11's data collection practices, not just for gaming.