Hey all!

I’m currently looking to upgrade my Radeon 6600 8GB GPU in my primary gaming rig and I’m currently torn between the Radeon 9600 XT 16GB, which is a “known variable” or the Intel B580 12GB. Obviously, the B580 is around $75-100 cheaper comparing MSRP to MSRP and I’ve been seeing both pop randomly into stock the last few weeks where I could nab either with a properly timed deal alert.

I’m wondering how all of you Intel Battlemage gamers on Linux have been enjoying your cards. I know Intel has done a lot of work to make it work well on Linux, but there is MUCH less coverage of performance on Linux than on Windows. Most stuff I see is from launch time, which is 6+ months ago, and I know driver support has gained a lot of ground since then.

My primary rig is an AM4-based system with a 5800X CPU, so REBAR and PCIe 4.0 are not a problem for me.

    • BurgerBaron@piefed.socialEnglish
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      5 hours ago

      I sold my covid 3090 for slightly more than I paid new a couple months back now. VRAM hunger is real. I fell on the very VRAM hungry creative hobbies so selling made sense.

      Went with the Radeon 9070XT now as I starting using Fedora primarily and I’m staying on 1440p long term.

      I’ve been following Intel’s progress but it’s enough headache learning to use linux without dealing with immature video drivers. Although in a couple more generations I’d be confident with them if Intel doesn’t fumble. Their in depth driver talks with GamerNexus gave me confidence in their rapid dev progress.