MESA3D vs AMDGPU-PRO?

**Trunks0** · Feb 7, 2019, 03:58 AM

Anyone have some experience using the two drivers?

- Which is faster for gaming?
- Any recommendations on software for tweaking?

Quick specs on the Ubuntu box
i7-3930k
Intel DX79TO
16Gb DDR3
Radeon R7 260X
29" LG 29WK500

Bitey · Feb 7, 2019, 07:22 AM

I think in general AMD's opens source driver is so close in gaming and so hassle free that you should go with that, the pro driver does have few specific wins but they are mostly on pro apps.

have dredge through
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=home

to see how your card fares

GSGRUNT · Feb 7, 2019, 08:39 AM

I haven't tried AMDGPU-PRO but I have tried AMDGPU and MESA. I honestly didn't notice much difference with VegaM(Polaris 22 [Radeon RX Vega M GH).

**Trunks0** · Feb 7, 2019, 05:28 PM

But does the AMDGPU driver have a control panel? Because it kinda sucks that the MESA3D one doesn't :\

GSGRUNT · Feb 7, 2019, 05:44 PM

kinda

xrandr and vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf

**Trunks0** · Feb 7, 2019, 05:53 PM

that sucks

DigitalSin · Feb 7, 2019, 06:58 PM

For tweaking, you must use command-line parameters for various tasks. As said xrandr for tweaking resolutions and refresh rates.

For 3D settings there are these environment variables:
vblank_mode=x (sync refresh 0 or 1)
R600_TEX_ANISO=x (anisotropic filtering 0-16)
GALLIUM_MSAA=x (Antialiasing level - but this does not work for amdgpu 0-8)
pp_jimenezmlaa=x (Morphological AA values 0-32)

For fan control there is a graphical setting/monitoring app: https://github.com/marazmista/radeon-profile

It kinda stinks there is no "Control Panel" for Linux anymore, but most of the options can be controlled via environment variables.

**Trunks0** · Feb 7, 2019, 09:46 PM

I'll probably end up making a simple gui then. But man that sucks. C'mon AMD release a control panel with at least old school catalyst level of controls

Flyordie · Feb 9, 2019, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunks0

I'll probably end up making a simple gui then. But man that sucks. C'mon AMD release a control panel with at least old school catalyst level of controls

Shoot a PM to this man. lol.

He may be able to relay things to the driver team on that request.

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Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 18,692	MESA3D vs AMDGPU-PRO? Anyone have some experience using the two drivers? - Which is faster for gaming? - Any recommendations on software for tweaking? Quick specs on the Ubuntu box i7-3930k Intel DX79TO 16Gb DDR3 Radeon R7 260X 29" LG 29WK500 __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Gigabyte Z87X D3H - Intel i5 4670k - 16Gb Kingston HyperX Black DDR3-1600 - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - Asus Radeon R9 Fury STRIX - X-Fi Go! Pro(Yes, darkside lives on) - Windows 10 64-bit

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Feb 7, 2019, 08:39 AM	#3
GSGRUNT Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seat of the mockers Posts: 5,246	I haven't tried AMDGPU-PRO but I have tried AMDGPU and MESA. I honestly didn't notice much difference with VegaM(Polaris 22 [Radeon RX Vega M GH). __________________ Seeking intellectual objective truth.

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Feb 7, 2019, 05:28 PM	#4
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 18,692	But does the AMDGPU driver have a control panel? Because it kinda sucks that the MESA3D one doesn't :\ __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Gigabyte Z87X D3H - Intel i5 4670k - 16Gb Kingston HyperX Black DDR3-1600 - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - Asus Radeon R9 Fury STRIX - X-Fi Go! Pro(Yes, darkside lives on) - Windows 10 64-bit

Feb 7, 2019, 07:22 AM	#2
Bitey Radeon Northern Islands Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In a Daze Posts: 2,030	I think in general AMD's opens source driver is so close in gaming and so hassle free that you should go with that, the pro driver does have few specific wins but they are mostly on pro apps. have dredge through https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=home to see how your card fares

Feb 7, 2019, 05:44 PM	#5
GSGRUNT Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seat of the mockers Posts: 5,246	kinda xrandr and vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf __________________ Seeking intellectual objective truth.

Feb 7, 2019, 05:53 PM	#6
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 18,692	that sucks __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Gigabyte Z87X D3H - Intel i5 4670k - 16Gb Kingston HyperX Black DDR3-1600 - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - Asus Radeon R9 Fury STRIX - X-Fi Go! Pro(Yes, darkside lives on) - Windows 10 64-bit

Feb 7, 2019, 06:58 PM	#7
DigitalSin 2048xAF plz tyia Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: HD Posts: 114	For tweaking, you must use command-line parameters for various tasks. As said xrandr for tweaking resolutions and refresh rates. For 3D settings there are these environment variables: vblank_mode=x (sync refresh 0 or 1) R600_TEX_ANISO=x (anisotropic filtering 0-16) GALLIUM_MSAA=x (Antialiasing level - but this does not work for amdgpu 0-8) pp_jimenezmlaa=x (Morphological AA values 0-32) For fan control there is a graphical setting/monitoring app: https://github.com/marazmista/radeon-profile It kinda stinks there is no "Control Panel" for Linux anymore, but most of the options can be controlled via environment variables. __________________

Feb 7, 2019, 09:46 PM	#8
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 18,692	I'll probably end up making a simple gui then. But man that sucks. C'mon AMD release a control panel with at least old school catalyst level of controls __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Gigabyte Z87X D3H - Intel i5 4670k - 16Gb Kingston HyperX Black DDR3-1600 - Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD±RW - Samsung 850 Evo 250Gib - 4TiB Seagate - Asus Radeon R9 Fury STRIX - X-Fi Go! Pro(Yes, darkside lives on) - Windows 10 64-bit

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