AMD Gains Ground on Nvidia Amid Shift to Linux Gaming
The shift in favor of AMD GPUs over Nvidia has been observed among users who value performance per dollar. However, when it comes to mature features such as AI upscaling technology and ray-tracing capabilities, Nvidia takes the lead.
Nvidia's dominance in the AI market since the launch of CUDA in 2006 has contributed to its focus on data centers for training next-generation chips. In contrast, AMD focuses on offering more raw speed and VRAM on mid-range cards.
Users who opt for AMD GPUs often prefer them for high-performance gaming, particularly with the combination of an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU and an AMD Radeon Ryzen 7 9800 X3D CPU. However, Nvidia's GPUs still excel in graphics fidelity, especially in games that support ray tracing.
The real reason behind the switch to AMD lies in Linux, specifically Valve's gaming-focused distribution, SteamOS. The company has optimized its open-source graphics stack and driver ecosystem for AMD GPUs, making it a preferred choice for users who want to build their own 'DIY' Steam Machine configurations.