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Intel B580 Gamers (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 months ago by chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Hey all!

I'm currently looking to upgrade my Radeon 6600 8GB GPU in my primary gaming rig and I'm currently torn between the Radeon 9600 XT 16GB, which is a "known variable" or the Intel B580 12GB. Obviously, the B580 is around $75-100 cheaper comparing MSRP to MSRP and I've been seeing both pop randomly into stock the last few weeks where I could nab either with a properly timed deal alert.

I'm wondering how all of you Intel Battlemage gamers on Linux have been enjoying your cards. I know Intel has done a lot of work to make it work well on Linux, but there is MUCH less coverage of performance on Linux than on Windows. Most stuff I see is from launch time, which is 6+ months ago, and I know driver support has gained a lot of ground since then.

My primary rig is an AM4-based system with a 5800X CPU, so REBAR and PCIe 4.0 are not a problem for me.

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[-] Thorry84@feddit.nl 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

If you want to go Intel, I'd say wait for the B700 series. The B500 series has proven a decent budget gaming card, but the 9060 XT is a solid midrange card and will be a lot faster than any B500 card.

[-] exu@feditown.com 0 points 5 months ago

AFAIK the B580 would only be a moderate upgrade for you, the 9060 XT would be the bigger jump, likely worth the extra cost.

[-] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

I'm more concerned with VRAM than I am performance. My 6600 would be fine for me if it didn't have 8GB

[-] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

If you mostly just want more VRAM, maybe a used 6700 XT would be better? They come with 12GB of VRAM

[-] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

Unfortunately, they all seem to be going for more money than a new 9600XT

[-] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 5 months ago

Ah, you're right. Seems like the market is valuing the VRAM

[-] chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Honestly, they should be

[-] BurgerBaron@piefed.social 1 points 5 months ago

I sold my covid 3090 for slightly more than I paid new a couple months back now. VRAM hunger is real. I fell on the very VRAM hungry creative hobbies so selling made sense.

Went with the Radeon 9070XT now as I starting using Fedora primarily and I'm staying on 1440p long term.

I've been following Intel's progress but it's enough headache learning to use linux without dealing with immature video drivers. Although in a couple more generations I'd be confident with them if Intel doesn't fumble. Their in depth driver talks with GamerNexus gave me confidence in their rapid dev progress.

[-] jhdeval@lemmy.world -1 points 5 months ago

I just upgraded to the RX 9070 xt and could not be happier. I am get 150+ fps in cs2 and have had non issues with any other game or system.

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