I know Nvidia has a reputation for being bad with Linux. Is it better now? And most of all, what would be the best GPU for modern gaming on Linux (any distro)?

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    7 months ago

    Anything Intel or AMD should do. As to what the best GPU is - that is really up to your wallet to tell.

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      7 months ago

      Well, wallet and needs. The 7900XTX is the best, but I’d never recommend it to someone who only plays decade-old games, or even simpler modern games.

      If you want a good idea of how GPUs compare to each other, the Tom’s Hardware GPU hierarchy is a great source. Just keep in mind that on linux specifically, NVIDIA has a bit more of a performance drop compared to AMD. Comparing the 3090 and 6800XT on that chart vs. Tom’s hardware, seems to be roughly 5%-7% more of a dip

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        7 months ago

        You’re trying to be reasonable when OP is not :)

        And most of all, what would be the best GPU for modern gaming on Linux (any distro)?