While ASUS’s new handheld console, the ROG Ally X, ships with Windows 11, tests have shown the device’s true potential on a different operating system. The highly anticipated ROG Ally X’s Linux performance significantly surpassed Windows 11 with Bazzite OS.
ROG Ally X Linux performance revealed in tests
YouTube creator Cyber Dopamine tested a custom Linux-based operating system called Bazzite on the device. Similar to SteamOS, Bazzite promises a smoother experience with its controller-friendly interface and low system load. Indeed, the test results confirmed this claim.
Shiftdelete.netLinux performance was notable in the benchmarks. For example, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II achieved an average of 47 FPS on Windows 11 at 17W power, while it reached 62 FPS on Linux. This represents a significant performance increase of approximately 30%.
A similar pattern was observed in Hogwarts Legacy. The device achieved 50 FPS on Windows 11 in 17W mode, while on Linux, it delivered a much smoother frame rate of 62 FPS. While the difference narrows in high-power mode (35W), Linux reportedly delivers more stable frame rates. Therefore, despite the powerful hardware, Windows optimizations appear to still lag behind solutions like SteamOS.
So, what are your thoughts on the ROG Ally X’s Linux performance? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
