Benchmark #1152

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Monster Hunter Wilds Linux vs Windows

All benchmarks were taken using the same settings on the same hardware. Linux had gamemode enabled through steam launch option and windows is running a modified ISO with most of microsoft's bloat (telemetry, OneDrive, ect removed) benchmark settings are as follows, simply tuned to fit in VRAM. Base quality setting: Ultra Up-scaling completely disabled Texture Quality: High Mesh Quality: High

Submitted 3 months ago by chuck_handgun

Specifications
Label OS GPU CPU RAM OS specific
Linux-6.13.6 Steam Runtime 3 (sniper) AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (RADV NAVI32) AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-Core Processor 34 GB 6.13.6-200.fc41.x86_64 performance
Win11 Windows AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
# Top runs: * **Highest FPS**: `Linux-6.13.6`, with approximately 13% higher average FPS compared to Windows at the same hardware settings. * **Smoothest FPS**: Both runs have similar FPS stability, but `Linux-6.13.6` has approximately 20% lower standard deviation in FPS, making it smoother than the Windows run. * **Best overall**: `Linux-6.13.6` not only offers higher frame rates but also smoother performance, making it the best overall choice for this set of benchmarks. # Summary This benchmark compared gaming performance on Linux and a modified version of Windows, both running the same high settings for "Monster Hunter Wilds." The results indicate that the Linux setup with `gamemode` enabled delivers superior performance, achieving higher average frame rates and smoother gameplay experiences compared to Windows. While both operating systems were tested on identical hardware, the optimizations on Linux provide a notable advantage for gamers seeking better performance on high-quality settings.