Nouveau Optimizations Coming with Linux 7.0

The Nouveau driver, an open-source implementation for NVIDIA graphics cards, is set to receive significant improvements with the Linux 7.0 kernel. In particular, the support for larger memory pages and compression is expected to be restored, a feature initially introduced in version 6.19 but disabled due to stability issues.

Impact on NVK Driver Performance

These improvements are crucial for the Mesa NVK driver, which leverages the Nouveau kernel to provide advanced graphics functionality. Enabling larger memory pages and compression should result in a performance increase, making the open-source driver a viable alternative to NVIDIA's proprietary drivers in certain contexts. Resolving the bugs in version 7.0 will allow full exploitation of these optimizations.

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