4K AMD Ubuntu Open vs. Closed Linux Gaming

Big 4K Linux graphics gaming comparison. Tests by Michael Larabel for a future article on Phoronix.com.

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Closed-Source: HD 7950
July 20 2015
 
Closed-Source: R9 290
July 20 2015
 
Closed-Source: R7 370
July 19 2015
 
Open-Source: HD 7950
July 27 2015
 
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July 27 2015
 
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