The conversation around gaming on Linux sure has changed in the last few years. And these benchmark results prove it.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ndlug.org/post/1014937

I recently spent some time with the Framework 13 laptop, evaluating it with the new Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and the AMD Ryzen 7 7480U. It felt like the perfect opportunity to test how a handful of games ran on Windows 11 and Fedora 40. I was genuinely surprised by the results!

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The Framework 13 is perfectly capable of gaming even with its integrated graphics, provided you’re willing to compromise by lowering the resolution and quality presets for more demanding games. (It’s also a testament to how far AMD’s APUs have come in the past decade.)

Summary of results:

  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Linux wins
  • Total War: Warhammer III: Windows wins
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Linux wins
  • Forza Horizon 5: Windows wins

These results are an interesting slice of the Linux vs Windows gaming picture, but certainly not representative of the entire landscape. A few shorts years ago, however, I never would have dreamed I’d be writing an article where even two games on Linux are outperforming their Windows counterparts.

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  • vii
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    3 months ago

    That’s why I said to set it up globally, as system DNS, not just in the browser. Nextdns also allows you to pick the lists of filters. When it comes to Linux always check the game’s compatibility through ProtonDB (unless it’s native).

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
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      3 months ago

      That’s why I said to set it up globally, as system DNS, not just in the browser.

      Yes, I can set Adguard DNS system wide, and even self host Adguard home (similar to pi-hole) if I wanted.

      But DNS-based adblocking doesn’t reformat pages to make it look like an ad was never there. Having blank spaces where an ad used to be just looks bad.

      When it comes to Linux always check the game’s compatibility through ProtonDB (unless it’s native).

      Thanks for the tip.

      • vii
        1·
        3 months ago

        Ok sure, but isn’t that what browser add-ons like ublock are for?

        • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
          1·
          3 months ago

          Yes, but it’s cleaner not to have another add-on. I think it’s perfectly fine for 99% of users, so I’m probably splitting hairs on that point.

          Maybe my Windows-brain is overthinking privacy tools when it comes to Linux. LOL

          • vii
            2·
            3 months ago

            Possibly ;) I forgot to add another thing regarding games. When looking for a Linux compatibility, look for Steam Deck compatibility on the game’s page. Since Steam deck runs Linux (Arch to be precise) it’s the same thing.