Benchmark #179

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World of Warcraft: Windows DX12 vs Linux DXVK

Submitted 3 months ago by kerriganx

Specifications
Label OS GPU CPU RAM OS specific
Windows DX12 Windows AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
Linux DXVK Arch Linux AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RADV NAVI21) Intel Core i9-14900KF 34 GB 6.9.9-2-cachyos performance
## Top runs - **Highest FPS**: `Linux DXVK` with an average FPS approximately **10% higher** than `Windows DX12`. - **Smoothest FPS**: `Windows DX12` with a standard deviation of FPS approximately **25% lower** than `Linux DXVK`. - **Best overall**: `Windows DX12` due to its **smoother FPS** despite having a slightly lower average FPS. ## Summary In this benchmark comparing World of Warcraft performance on Windows DX12 versus Linux DXVK, the `Linux DXVK` run achieved a higher average FPS, approximately 10% greater than `Windows DX12`, indicating superior frame rate performance. However, `Windows DX12` offered smoother gameplay with approximately 25% lower FPS variability, making it the better overall experience. Both runs utilized similar high-performance hardware, but the software environments differed significantly, suggesting that while Linux DXVK can push higher frames, Windows DX12 maintains more consistent frame times. No significant issues were observed across the tests, ensuring reliable performance comparisons.