New AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck
Summary
A new update to AMD’s Linux drivers aims to improve gaming performance on the Steam Deck by reducing slow frame rates during gameplay in a power-saving mode called Energy Performance Preference (EPP). The update helps the processor temporarily switch to a higher performance level when needed, which smooths out slow moments without using too much extra energy.Key Facts
- The Steam Deck will turn five years old next February.
- AMD’s Linux drivers control how the processor manages power and speed during games.
- In EPP mode, the processor saves energy by lowering its speed but this can cause slow frames in games.
- The new driver patch detects when a busy processing core needs more power and temporarily boosts its speed.
- This patch improves the slowest frame rates in games, reducing jerky visuals without affecting average speed.
- Tests on the game Civilization VI showed a 31.8% improvement in low-end frame rates and a 4.1% faster frame generation time for most frames.
- The patch has been shared with the Linux community but is not yet fully integrated into the AMD Linux kernel.
- This update shows ongoing improvements are coming to older gaming devices like the Steam Deck through software.
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