From Windows to Linux Mint in 2025: Testing Black Myth: Wukong with DLSS vs FSR + Frame Generation

The author switched from Windows to Linux Mint for gaming to test its viability for regular gamers. They successfully installed Steam and various monitoring tools via the Linux Mint app store without using the terminal. The NVIDIA driver 550 installed easily, and G-Sync compatibility was automatically enabled for their monitor. Testing Black Myth: Wukong on an RTX 2060 Super, shader compilation was remarkably fast. The game was tested with high graphics settings, except for shadows set to medium. While DLSS offered Super Resolution, Frame Generation was unavailable on the RTX 2060. However, AMD's FSR with Frame Generation provided a significant performance boost. FSR delivered an average of 72 FPS compared to DLSS's 45 FPS in Full HD. This demonstrated Linux's impressive performance gains, extending the life of older hardware. The author plans to explore advanced terminal-based optimizations like GameMode and Proton-GE. The experience suggests a smooth transition to Linux gaming in 2025.