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GPU (Graphical Processing Unit) Hardware

  • The GPU (Graphical Processing Unit) used in a computer will affect your enjoyment of Linux
  • My recommendation is to avoid using an Nvidia GPU if at all possible

How the GPU is included in a system makes a difference

  • Integrated = In the same package as the CPU
    • This is the best experience
  • Discrete = Is a separate chip or PC board that communicates with the CPU over PCIe
    • Usually a good experience
  • Hybrid - Both of the above
    • Used by laptops
    • Switches between integrated and discrete
    • Most common with an Intel or AMD CPU paired with a discrete GPU from Nvidia or AMD
    • Can be a nightmare to configure properly
    • Can cause stability issues
    • Very few distro's are able to support this

The GPU supplier makes a big difference

  • AMD is excellent!  Fully open source drivers.
  • Intel is excellent!  Fully open source drivers.
  • Nvidia is a nightmare.  Their drivers are not open source and thus must be installed separately.
  • ARM is okay.  Fully open source drivers.