Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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#linuxgaming #linux #archlinux #fedora #gentoo #horizonzerodawn

I know this is only 1 game... but the result, is almost identical. 1-5 fps wont matter..

So question is, does it matter which Linux Distro to use in terms of gaming performance..

Horizon Zero Dawn Game Settings
Display Resolution 2560 x 1440
NO UPSCALE METHOD USE
Vsync off
Graphics Settings: Ultimate Quality

Platform USE
LUTRIS - with Wine-GE-Proton 7.22

Arch Linux
KDE Plasma version 5.25.3
Wayland
Kernel:

Gentoo Linux
KDE Plasma version 5.25.3
Wayland
Kernel: 5.18.14

Fedora Linux
KDE Plasma version 5.25.3
Wayland
Kernel: 5.18.13-200 (5.18.14 is not on official Fedora Repo at this time of recording)


Computer Specs
AMD 5950X - PBO enabled
Asus Crosshair viii Hero wifi
32GB DDR4 3600 MhZ CL14
Sapphire Radeon 6900XT - Stock - Not overclocked - vbios is set to performance mode

Recorded using OBS (Screen Capture Pipewire)
3 runs each.. and I uploaded the highest Score on each distro