Mesa/AMD on Linux Benchmarks Smash Windows Records for Ray Tracing at 4K/60fps
The data shows Linux/AMD hardware achieving strong performance metrics, specifically hitting near 4k/60fps with RT max settings using a 7900 XTX in Cyberpunk 2077. This performance leap draws intense focus to the stability and gains within Mesa updates for AMD graphics.
The debate boils over cross-platform benchmarking. 'c10l' presented concrete evidence of this top-end Linux performance, directly confronting 'A_Random_Idiot''s defense of Windows, which 'c10l' labeled 'borked.' Conversely, 'A_Random_Idiot' clung to personal memories of achieving 'playable' frames on an RX580 with Windows, while 'LucidNightmare' remains skeptical of the sheer computational cost of perfect lighting.
The weight of the technical argument settles on Linux/AMD showing a superior immediate performance edge. However, 'Hazzard' pulls the conversation forward, asserting the goal must be making path-traced gaming viable for older, non-AAA titles like Zelda OoT on AMD hardware within a decade.
Key Points
Linux/AMD performance gains are noticeable across advanced features like Ray Tracing.
The community consensus centers on the strong metrics observed with Mesa updates, particularly for AMD hardware.
Observed 4k/60fps performance with RT max settings on Linux/AMD hardware.
'c10l' provided the benchmark data for Cyberpunk 2077 running on a 7900 XTX.
Windows performance claims are dismissed by recent empirical data.
'c10l' strongly dismissed 'A_Random_Idiot''s claims about past 'playable' rates on Windows.
Future focus needs to be on path-traced gaming for non-AAA titles.
'Hazzard' expressed this vision, naming titles like Zelda OoT and Minecraft as goals for AMD hardware.
Skepticism remains regarding the raw computational power needed for perfect visuals.
'LucidNightmare' expressed general caution regarding the processing demands of advanced lighting effects.
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