Executive Summary
- X11 and Wayland are two different display servers for Linux.
- Input latency is a key factor in gaming performance.
- Linux users can optimize their systems for better input latency.
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Forum Voices
Linux users are discussing the advantages of using Linux for gaming, including lower input latency.
One thing that’s lovely about Linux is this kind of analysis is not only possible, but meaningful. These results will get reported back to the graphics software authors and the distribution packagers and the ecosystem will improve.
Some users have switched to Linux from Windows and noticed improvements in input latency.
Awesome article. I switched my daily driver / gaming rig to Fedora a few months back. Everything seems snappier compared to Windows, but not sure if it’s in my head, and I’ve been very curious about gaming input latency.
Others have pointed out that the results may be affected by the display used in the test.
Technical Discussion
The test used a 500Hz display, which may hide some of the problems that would show up on slower displays.
The XWayland result was 3ms slower, which could be due to being one frame behind.
Focus Keyword: Linux Input Latency
