I’ve noticed an odd trend lately where my system, which has decent specs (Ryzen 5950X, RTX 3090, 32GB RAM, running PopOS 22.04 LTS), struggles to run games smoothly, even on the lowest settings with FSR3 or DLSS. For example, games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Atom Fall perform really well, often hitting 120 fps on high settings without needing DLSS. Yet, newer titles like Avowed, Oblivion Remaster, and Expedition 33 barely chug along, despite my hardware being well above the requirements. What’s going on with Proton’s compatibility and performance?
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It seems like this isn’t just a Proton issue. Many recent games are built using DX12, which isn’t always optimized for Linux. If you’re really looking for solid performance, you might want to consider switching to an AMD GPU. Their drivers tend to handle gaming on Linux a bit better.
I heard about a fix coming out soon but can’t remember the details. Might be worth keeping an eye out.
Honestly, with the way new games are made these days, even a top-tier card like the 3090 might struggle. I lowered my resolution to have a smoother experience, and it’s made a difference for me!
Dropping resolution can help a lot. Sometimes it’s about balancing performance and visual quality.
Yeah, I haven’t missed the higher resolution since I can actually enjoy my games now!
Your hardware is solid, but don’t forget that newer games are generally more demanding, and might not perform the same on Linux as on Windows. If you’re running an older kernel, that could definitely be a factor. Think about switching to a more up-to-date distribution if gaming is your goal; Arch-based systems can offer a better experience.
I’ve been thinking about migrating to Arch too, but it feels like a lot of work.
I get it! But I’ve found that it actually helps in getting the latest drivers and performance updates.
A lot of newer games, especially those using Unreal Engine 5, tend to perform poorly on Linux. There’s just a general trend where most UE5 titles are experiencing issues on both Windows and Linux, so it’s not just Proton causing this.
So, basically, 95% of new games are going to have issues on Proton?
Yeah, but keep in mind that Oblivion Remastered is still relatively new. The Proton developers haven’t fully optimized for it yet, so it might take time. New games often have more performance issues compared to older titles that have been patched thoroughly. Just give it a little while before you judge Proton.
That’s true. But I’ve also seen Windows players complaining about the performance in Oblivion too.
But AMD’s high-end options are hard to find! Prices are just crazy these days for any GPU.