… Related Story AMD Posts HDMI 2.1 FRL & DSC Patches To Linux Kernel, Keeping FRL Disabled By Default The Linux kernel 6.19, which is scheduled for release in February 2026, will bring some massive performance improvements, as can be seen in early tests by Phoronix. …
… As per Phoronix, the low latency layer is intended to provide more complete support for Steam Play gaming on Linux, and the project's data suggests that the performance can be similar to or on par with proprietary Windows implementations on the same hardware. …
… Nonetheless, the older Intel hardware is likely to do better in similar scenarios, but since it's only for Linux, Windows users won't see the same changes. Phoronix states that this patch series has been under development since September 2024. …
… The efforts paid off well, particularly as Valve’s Linux-based gaming platforms increasingly rely on modern HDMI 2.1 display support. …
… That said, Linux users won't be able to benefit from XeSS 3.0 and MFG, which is disappointing. …
New evidence of Intel's Rocket Lake CPUs being compatible with 400 & 500 series chipsets has emerged from within the latest Linux Graphics driver patches. Phoronix reports that support for the upcoming 11th Gen CPUs with Gen 12 'Xe' platform has been added to the latest Linux driver. …
Michael Larabel of Phoronix reported that AMD might be readying another low-end RDNA 2 'Navi 24' graphics card, the Radeon RX 6300. AMD updated the Linux 5.19 kernel with new AMDGPU pulls submitted by the company that features a brand-new Beige Goby SKU, known as device ID 0x7424. …
… John Bridgman, Linux NPI SW Architect at AMD, establishes in the forums on Phoronix's website . …