The latest SteamOS beta update includes a performance boost for GPUs with limited VRAM, though devices with iGPUs…
The latest SteamOS beta update introduces a performance enhancement for GPUs with limited VRAM, benefiting devices like the Steam Machine. This optimization, developed by independent contractor Natalie Vock in collaboration with Valve, addresses issues with Linux's handling of VRAM allocation and usage, particularly impacting discrete GPUs. The changes aim to reduce stutters and performance stalls by improving how data is managed between dedicated VRAM and the Graphics Translation Table (GTT).
- Entities
- Company: Red Hat
- Platform: Steam Deck
- Game: Cyberpunk 2077
- Company: Valve
- Company: Intel
- Company: AMD
- Platform: PC
- Platform: SteamOS
- Topic: VRAM Usage
- Topic: Performance Optimization
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