Linux GPU gaming benchmarks on the Bazzite distribution show progress, meeting community demand for better testing frameworks. Bazzite's stable release aids methodology development for evaluating Linux gaming performance.
Benchmarking Findings
Testing indicates improvements and persistent challenges for Linux gamers. AMD RX 9000 series cards demonstrated better consistency in frame pacing compared to NVIDIA's RTX 5090, despite lower average framerates. The RTX 5090 experienced significant frametime spikes, impacting smoothness in games like Black Myth: Wukong. Intel Arc GPUs faced compatibility issues, exacerbated by frequent updates.
Software and Testing Challenges
Bazzite simplifies installation, offering both NVIDIA and non-NVIDIA images aimed at stability. Despite this, testers noted crashes, anti-cheat issues, and lengthy shader compilations, particularly on NVIDIA hardware. F1 24 couldn't be tested due to anti-cheat conflicts, and some Linux-native games required Proton for stability.
Methodology and Future Plans
This initial exploratory phase highlighted the need for refined methodologies. Linux test data preservation poses challenges due to rapid software updates. Ongoing community engagement with Bazzite developers supports further refinements. Future testing cycles will be frequent to accommodate rapid Linux stack changes.
