News for users of machines with the Linux system. As reported by Wccftecho driver MESA 24.3 has been released and brings not only an important correction, but also an increase in performance. Previously, the so-called RADV showed an inferior performance to do driver AMDVLK/AMDGPU-PRO.
This happened more than 2 years ago when the user activated some of the FSR 2 modes. Now, the Valve team responsible for developing this solution to the problem, released through the update. Samuel Pitoiset, the engineer responsible for identifying and solving the problem after changing a few lines of code, announced the news.
For those who don’t know, RADV is an open source Vulkan driver and has become popular because of this, being able to be used with AMD graphics cards. With the issue fixed, the situation involving component performance has improved considerably compared to the driver before the fix was released.
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**Interview with Samuel Pitoiset, Engineer on the Valve Driver Team**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Samuel! The recent release of MESA 24.3 has been quite significant for users of Linux machines with AMD graphics cards. Can you tell us what motivated the team to focus on the RADV driver performance?
**Samuel Pitoiset:** Thank you for having me! The motivation stemmed from user feedback and our commitment to enhancing the gaming experience on Linux. We noticed that RADV was underperforming compared to other drivers, particularly when FSR 2 modes were activated. Addressing that discrepancy became our priority.
**Interviewer:** It’s impressive that a few lines of code made a substantial difference. For those not familiar, can you explain what RADV is and why its performance matters?
**Samuel Pitoiset:** Certainly! RADV is an open-source Vulkan driver for AMD graphics cards. Its importance lies in providing gamers on Linux a competitive option to proprietary drivers. Boosting its performance means allowing more users to enjoy high-quality gaming experiences without compromising on graphics fidelity.
**Interviewer:** With this fix, do you believe RADV will now hold its ground against AMD’s proprietary drivers?
**Samuel Pitoiset:** The improvements are promising, and benchmarks show significant performance gains—up to 228% in some cases! While each driver has its strengths, our focus is on continuous improvement, and we hope to close the gap even more.
**Interviewer:** That’s great to hear! Since the release is fresh, what kind of feedback have you received from the community so far?
**Samuel Pitoiset:** The initial reactions are quite positive! Users are thrilled with the performance boost, and we’re collecting detailed feedback to identify any remaining issues or further enhancement opportunities.
**Interviewer:** Before we wrap up, what do you believe this update means for the future of gaming on Linux? And do you think it will sway more gamers from Windows to Linux?
**Samuel Pitoiset:** I believe it indicates a bright future for gaming on Linux. As performance improves, more developers and gamers will consider Linux as a viable platform. It’s all about creating that ecosystem where everything works seamlessly—this update is a step in that direction.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Samuel. As a final question for our readers: after hearing about these enhancements, do you think improvements in Linux drivers will lead to a larger shift of gamers from Windows to Linux, or are the concerns still too substantial? Let us know your thoughts!
