openSUSE Boosts Gaming with Built-in GPU Switching
openSUSE now includes built-in GPU switching with switcherooctl, improving gaming performance and power management for multi-GPU systems.
The openSUSE Linux distribution has announced built-in GPU switching across all its distributions, thanks to a new tool called switcherooctl . This eliminates the need for third-party tools and promises a smoother multi-GPU experience for gamers and other users. Switcherooctl: A Better Way to Switch Previously, openSUSE users relied on tools like suse-prime , bbswitch , and bumblebee for GPU switching, often encountering driver issues, performance problems, and compatibility headaches. switcherooctl aims to solve these problems, offering multi-GPU support on boot for both GNOME and KDE Plasma environments. Key benefits of switcherooctl include: Improved system and gaming performance Enhanced power management for laptops Cross-vendor support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs Seamless integration into openSUSE Support for both Wayland and Xorg systems The openSUSE team recommends discontinuing the use of third-party GPU switching tools in favor of switcherooctl for a more stable and reliable experien…