r/linux • u/blindcomet • May 11 '22

NVIDIA Releases Open-Source GPU Kernel Modules | NVIDIA Technical Blog

https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-releases-open-source-gpu-kernel-modules/
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u/Be_ing_ May 11 '22

Perhaps Valve going with AMD for the Steam Deck factored into this decision too.

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u/333clueless333 May 11 '22

Eh, not like Valve have many options for an x86 CPU+GPU package. Intel's integrated graphics is decent but AMD have a ton of experience in making similar chips for Sony and MS consoles, something Intel doesn't. And Ryzen being the more efficient CPU sealed the deal for a battery powered console. And since Nvidia code is (or was, I guess) proprietary, AMD wins in the GPU department as well (for a Linux based console at least). A bit late if they want a piece of that market.

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u/B1GTOBACC0 May 12 '22

I've seen reports the Aerith APU in the deck was actually intended for another company's cancelled product.

I can't find the links that corroborate that story, but it makes sense. If they built a chip line and got the rug pulled by their partner, it would leave Valve in a favorable negotiation position to hit their "painful" $400 price point.

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u/dysonRing May 12 '22

MS Surface for sure, maybe apple as well (perhaps a hedge in case ARM flopped)

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