Benchmark #1521

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World of Wacraft Linux vs Windows

Submitted 4 months ago by kerriganx

Specifications
Label OS GPU CPU RAM OS specific
DirectX 11 Windows AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
DirectX 12 Windows AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
DXVK Arch Linux AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RADV NAVI21) AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core Processor 101 GB 6.14.8-1-cachyos powersave
VKD3D Arch Linux AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RADV NAVI21) AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core Processor 101 GB 6.14.8-1-cachyos performance
# Top runs: * **Highest FPS**: `DXVK` and delivers significantly higher average FPS when compared to other runs. * **Smoothest FPS**: `VKD3D` and offers the lowest variability in FPS, ensuring a consistent gameplay experience. * **Best overall**: `DXVK` and balances high FPS with marginally higher variability, offering superior performance and responsiveness. # Issues: * The DirectX 11 performance on Windows is noticeably lower in both average FPS and FPS stability compared to others, which could impact the gaming experience negatively. # Summary This benchmark assesses "World of Warcraft" performance between Windows and Linux using different graphics configurations. The Windows setups leverage `DirectX 11` and `DirectX 12`, while the Linux configurations utilize `DXVK` and `VKD3D`. Notably, the `DXVK` configuration on Linux achieves superior FPS, showcasing the potential for highly efficient gaming on Linux. Both `VKD3D` and `DirectX 12` also offer compelling performance with stable FPS, while `DirectX 11` appears to fall behind, particularly in terms of FPS stability and overall performance. The results highlight the potential for Linux gaming to rival or exceed traditional Windows gameplay under certain configurations.