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When I installed zorin os 16 in my laptop It worked smoothly and my amd gpu worked fine but when I installed zorin 17 gnome started to lag and I did not like that + it didn't recognize my amd GPU so I tried other distros that uses gnome de it worked better and smoother than zorin and other distros did not recognize my amd GPU but that is not that main topic the main topic is why zorin lags behind other distros that uses gnome de
That's my specs :
Intel core i5 8th gen
8gb ram
GPU Intel uhd 620
2nd GPU amd Radeon 530
Samsung SSD 128 gb (I use it mainly)
Toshiba HDD 1 terabyte (storage)
Are these good specs to run gnome smoothly or there is something wrong
Thanks in advance and sorry for my bad English :slight_smile:

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You appear to have what is calked a discrete GPU, a hybrid of Intel and AMD. I am aware of something about how to choise between hybrids of Intel and nvidia, but not sure about Intel/AMD.

Too many results for desktop. Brave A.I. search engine proffered this:

Choosing Intel/AMD GPU Hybrid

When dealing with a laptop featuring a mixed Intel and AMD GPU configuration in Ubuntu 22.04, the choice between the two depends on your specific needs and preferences. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you decide:

  1. Identify the GPU configuration: Run inxi -Gxx in the terminal to gather information about your graphics setup. This command will provide details on both the Intel and AMD GPUs, including their bus IDs, chip IDs, and drivers used.
  2. Determine your primary use case: Are you a gamer, video editor, or general user? This will help you prioritize which GPU to use.
  • For gaming, the AMD GPU might be a better choice, as it’s designed for graphics-intensive tasks. However, if the Intel GPU is integrated into the CPU, it might still provide decent performance for older games or non-demanding titles.
  • For video editing or other compute-intensive tasks, the Intel GPU might be a better option, as it’s optimized for general-purpose computing and might provide better performance in these scenarios.
  • For general use, such as web browsing, office work, or streaming, either GPU might be sufficient, and you can choose based on other factors (e.g., power consumption, noise levels, or thermal performance).
  1. Check driver support: Ensure that both GPUs have working drivers in Ubuntu 22.04. You can check the AMD GPU driver status using lspci -k | grep VGA and looking for the amdgpu driver. For the Intel GPU, check for the i915 or intel driver.
  2. Monitor and display settings: If you want to use the Intel GPU for display output and the AMD GPU for compute tasks, you’ll need to configure your monitor settings accordingly. You can do this by:
  • Setting the Intel GPU as the primary display device in your system settings or BIOS (if available).
  • Using a tool like xrandr or arandr to configure multiple monitors and GPU outputs.
  1. Power management: Consider the power consumption and thermal performance of both GPUs. If you’re concerned about battery life or noise levels, you might prefer to use the Intel GPU, which is often more power-efficient and quieter.
  2. Experiment and monitor performance: Try using each GPU for your primary tasks and monitor their performance using tools like glxinfo (for OpenGL) or vulkaninfo (for Vulkan). This will give you a better understanding of which GPU performs better in your specific use case.

In summary, to choose between the Intel and AMD GPU in Ubuntu 22.04 on a laptop:

  • Identify your primary use case and prioritize the GPU accordingly.
  • Check driver support for both GPUs.
  • Configure monitor and display settings as needed.
  • Consider power management and thermal performance.
  • Experiment and monitor performance to make an informed decision.

Remember that the optimal choice might depend on your specific laptop model, software versions, and usage patterns.

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