Pascal GPUs on Linux in 2023?
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Pascal GPUs on Linux in 2023?
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So… I used to run GTX 660, then moved to RX 560 as it released, because more comfy drivers, but…

Now, it so happened, that I will be getting 1070Ti. Which, I am really happy, but, I am curious, how is… Nvidia nowadays on Linux?

e.g Whether gamescope works, or how bad the performance degradation of DX12 games via VKD3D on Pascal is?

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  • Doesn’t work with Wayland unless you’re a masochist
  • Steam UI is laggy, mostly because of Nvidia shenanigans; HoloISO and such don’t support Nvidia at all.
  • Requires proprietary Nvidia driver (the open source driver only works for 20 series and up)
  • Steam/Lutris + proton + compatibility tools work fine. Windows grade performance from what I can tell, maybe a few FPS lower or higher but nothing shocking
  • Idle power consumption is a bit high because of Nvidia shenanigans
  • Proprietary driver taints the kernel (because of its proprietary nature). If you have secure boot enabled, disable it or set up signing the kernel modules with your own keys; there are no pre-signed Nvidia kernel modules because of Nvidia shenanigans.
  • CUDA works if you’re into that sort of thing
  • No usable DLSS for the 10 series cards, but FSR works just fine
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I think I will survive without Wayland… I will miss gamescope a bit, but, it is what it is.

Steam UI… good thing I don’t spend much time there.

Proprietary driver, shouldn’t be a problem. (seems it is easy to install, at least on NixOS) And I don’t run secure boot, so, no issues on that front :D

No DLSS, I will survive. FSR cute anyway :3

Also thanks for extensive reply, I appreciate :)

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I have used a GTX1080 for years. There have been minor issues under Wayland but it worked pretty much flawless with Xorg. Just set up the proprietary Nvidia drivers and you’re good to go. The only thing to keep in mind is your temps, because the drivers (still) do not support dynamic down-clocking and so you’re sitting at the highest clock rate by default.

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Ah, so, things will be fine for me, thanks

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