Hi there, I am currently looking for a replacement for my GTX1060.
existing hardware
- CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
- RAM 16GB DDR4 @3600mHz
- Motherboard MSI b550a-pro
- PSU 750W
- Usecase: Unreal Engine 5 and Jedi Fallen Order are the most expensive things I can think of
- Budget ~300€
- OS Linux Mint (Linux Kernel 6.8)
I was originally thinking about going with an AMD RX7600 since it’s cheap and meets the recommended specs for Unreal Engine 5 (8GB VRAM, Raytracing).
Asking in other forums the intel Arc B580 was recommended. It looks promising, but since Arc GPUs are quite new, I am worried about compatibility and stability.
Are any of you using an Arc GPU at the moment and what are your experiences in Linux, primarily with productivity?
How stable are the drivers in your experience?
Could you recommend going with intel or sticking to AMD for the best experience?
I would probably take a gamble on the battlemage
https://www.phoronix.com/review/intel-arc-b580-graphics-linux
You would want a newer kernel though
Intel does seem to be catching up. The Arc B580 performance:price ratio is already competitive, and Intel is apparently not done improving their driver.
In my area, the Arc B580 is roughly the same price as an RX 7600, but with 50% more RAM. That’s likely to keep it useful for longer.
In OP’s position, I think I might buy the Intel model, try it with the games I wanted to play, and return it if I couldn’t get it working with them. (New kernel, firmware, and Mesa drivers would likely be important for such a new GPU.)
