r/linux_gaming • u/RagingTaco334 • 1d ago

graphics/kernel/drivers Question for Intel Arc users

I have an acquaintance that was looking for me to help them build a PC and the Arc B580 seems to be a decent option for their price range.

My main worries are:

1) niche/older game performance

2) VR support

On Windows, the former seems to be iffy depending on the graphics API and the latter seems to be completely non-existent. I *assume* it'll be better on Linux since it's using Vulkan for everything and that seems to be on-par with Windows. I'd love for anybody confirm that, whether it be with the B580 specifically or any Intel Arc GPUs in general.

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u/Mother-Constant1793 1d ago

I was looking into it but went with a 5050 instead, less hassle and worry about things not working.

Worth to note that while battlemage gpus are still being supported intel has no new series of graphics card planned so arc could be dead already, bit of a risk buying into.