amd-bc250-docs/docs/gaming/compatibility.md

Game Compatibility and Performance

Community-tested games with performance data and known issues for the BC-250.

Performance Overview

The BC-250 delivers solid 1080p gaming performance, comparable to an RX 6600 or GTX 1660 Ti.

Typical Performance:

• 1080p High Settings: 60-100+ FPS in most titles
• 1080p Medium Settings: 80-120+ FPS
• 1440p: Playable in many titles with FSR
• Ray Tracing: Entry-level performance (30-60 FPS with compromises)

Tested AAA Games

Cyberpunk 2077

Performance:

• 1080p High + FSR: 70-90 FPS (no RT)
• 1080p High + FSR + RT (lighting only): 50-60 FPS
• 1080p Ultra + FSR3.1: 100+ FPS

Settings Recommendations:

• Enable FSR 2.0/3.1 Quality mode
• Ray tracing: Lighting only (disable RT shadows)
• DLSS/FSR Frame Generation works well

Known Issues:

• Maximum power draw game (up to 235W)
• Requires good cooling

Benchmarks:

• Stock (2000 MHz @ 1000mV): 57.66 FPS
• OC (2230 MHz @ 1035mV): 60.82 FPS
• With mitigations=off: +18 FPS boost

The Last of Us Part I

Performance:

• 1080p Medium-High: 60 FPS (stable)

Settings Recommendations:

• Medium-High settings for 60 FPS
• FSR helps maintain frame rate

Known Issues:

• Heat: 90-100°C during shader compilation
• Some clicking in audio reported

Control

Performance:

• 1080p + RT: 40 FPS

Settings Recommendations:

• Ray tracing works but demanding
• Lower RT quality for better FPS

Notes:

• Good RT performance for entry-level RT hardware

Detroit: Become Human

Performance:

• 1080p Medium: 60 FPS (capped)

Settings Recommendations:

• Medium settings for best frame latency
• Caps at 60 FPS for cinematic feel

Notes:

• Runs smoothly, no issues reported

Devil May Cry 5

Performance:

• 1080p High: 100 FPS

Settings Recommendations:

• High settings easily achievable
• Lowest frame latency (10ms) of tested games

Notes:

• Excellent optimization, runs great

Company of Heroes 3

Performance:

• Playable

Settings Recommendations:

• Use 4GB VRAM split (512MB causes artifacts/crashes)

Notes:

• VRAM-sensitive game, needs adequate allocation

Red Dead Redemption 2

Performance:

• Benchmark: 45+ FPS minimum

Settings Recommendations:

• Use -useMaximumSettings launch flag
• May detect as software rendering - change adapter in graphics settings to match vulkaninfo --summary output

Known Issues:

• Can detect wrong graphics adapter

Popular Games

Fortnite

!!! failure "Does Not Work" Fortnite uses Easy Anti-Cheat which does not support Linux. Cannot run on BC-250.

Apex Legends

Status: Not tested extensively Expected: Good performance expected

Valorant

Status: Anti-cheat may have issues on Linux Expected: Technical challenges

CS2 (Counter-Strike 2)

Status: Works well Expected: 100+ FPS at 1080p

Rocket League

Status: Works well Expected: 120+ FPS at 1080p

Elden Ring

Status: Playable Expected: 60 FPS with some settings adjustments

Emulation

Ryujinx (Nintendo Switch)

Game: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Performance:

• Consistent: 20 FPS across multiple boards and distros
• Appears to be board limitation for this specific game
• Other users report 60+ FPS with specific configurations

Notes:

• Performance varies significantly by game
• Some games run at 60 FPS
• TOTK specifically seems problematic

Other Emulators

Status: Generally good PCSX2 (PS2): Excellent RPCS3 (PS3): Good for lighter titles Dolphin (GameCube/Wii): Excellent

Ray Tracing Performance

Games with RT Tested

Game	Resolution	FPS	Notes
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	50-60	RT lighting only, FSR quality
Control	1080p	40	Full RT
Portal 2 RTX	720p	40	Software RT in Mesa 25.2+
Half-Life 2 RTX	720p	20-30	Very demanding

!!!info "Real Hardware RT" BC-250 uses real RDNA 2 hardware RT, not software emulation (with Mesa 25.2+).

FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution)

FSR 2.0/3.0 Support: Excellent

Performance Gains:

• FSR Quality: +20-30% FPS
• FSR Balanced: +30-40% FPS
• FSR Performance: +40-60% FPS

FSR Frame Generation:

• Works in supported games
• Can double frame rate
• Adds slight latency

FSR 4 with Optiscaler:

• Community reports Balance mode better than FSR 3.1.5 Quality
• Worth testing in supported games

Known Game Issues

Magic: The Gathering Arena

Issue: Crashes/freezes specifically on Fedora Workaround: Works better on Manjaro or Bazzite Possible Fix: Try different Proton versions

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Issue: "DX12 is not supported on your system" Cause: Game checks for specific GPU compatibility Status: No fix for BC-250 yet Workaround: None currently

Black Myth Wukong

Issue: Cleaned files version - "CreateProcess() returned 2" error Cause: Anti-tamper detection Workaround: Use unmodified game files

Proton Compatibility

Recommended Proton Versions:

• Proton Experimental: Latest features, some instability
• Proton GE: Community-maintained, better compatibility
• Proton 8.0/9.0: Stable versions

Per-Game Proton Selection:

• Some games work better with specific Proton versions
• Test different versions if game doesn't work

Install Proton GE:

# Install ProtonUp-Qt
sudo dnf install protonup-qt  # Fedora
sudo pacman -S protonup-qt    # Arch

# Launch and install Proton-GE
protonup-qt

Performance Optimization

Steam Launch Options

MangoHud (FPS overlay):

mangohud %command%

Force RADV and fix glitches:

RADV_DEBUG=nohiz %command%

GameMode (CPU optimization):

gamemoderun %command%

Combined:

RADV_DEBUG=nohiz mangohud gamemoderun %command%

In-Game Settings

Graphics Priority:

1. Resolution: 1080p native or with FSR
2. Texture Quality: High (plenty of VRAM)
3. Shadows: Medium-High
4. Effects: Medium
5. Post-Processing: Medium
6. Ray Tracing: Selective (lighting only, or off)

V-Sync:

• Disable for lowest latency
• Enable if screen tearing bothers you
• Use FreeSync/G-Sync if monitor supports it

System Tweaks

CPU Governor:

# Set to performance mode for gaming
sudo cpupower frequency-set -g performance

Disable Compositing (X11):

• Reduces latency
• Automatic in most games with fullscreen

VRAM Requirements by Game

VRAM Usage	Games	Recommended Split
< 2GB	Esports, indie games	512MB
2-4GB	Most games	4GB
4-6GB	AAA titles	4GB + mem params
6GB+	Highest settings, RT	4GB + mem params

Memory Parameters for More VRAM:

# Add to kernel parameters (see Kernel guide)
amdgpu.gttsize=14750 ttm.pages_limit=3776000

Benchmark Scores

Unigine Superposition (1080p Extreme)

Configuration	Score	GPU Temp
Stock (2000 MHz, 1000mV)	3888	76°C
Patched (2230 MHz, 1035mV)	4118	86°C

Furmark (Stress Test)

Warning: Unrealistic load, not representative of gaming

Configuration	Power Draw
Stock (2000 MHz, 1000mV)	250W
OC (2230 MHz, 1085mV)	320W

!!!danger "Furmark Power Draw" Furmark draws significantly more power than any game. Use game benchmarks for realistic testing.

Game-Specific Tweaks

Improve Stuttering

Check shader caching:

• Steam pre-compiles shaders
• Wait for shader compilation before playing
• Can cause initial stuttering

Increase shader cache size:

# Add to /etc/environment
__GL_SHADER_DISK_CACHE_SIZE=10737418240  # 10GB

Fix Audio Clicking

Some games have audio issues:

• Try different Proton versions
• Use Proton-GE
• Check game-specific ProtonDB reports

Resources

ProtonDB

Check game compatibility: protondb.com

• Community reports on Linux compatibility
• Specific BC-250 performance may vary
• Look for similar AMD GPU reports

Are We Anti-Cheat Yet

Check anti-cheat compatibility: areweanticheatyet.com

• Some games with kernel-level anti-cheat don't work on Linux
• Situation improving over time

Performance Expectations

vs. PlayStation 5

Aspect	BC-250	PS5
CPU Performance	75%	100%
GPU Performance	67%	100%
Real-World Gaming	70-80%	100%

Summary: Expect slightly lower performance than PS5, but still very capable for 1080p gaming.

vs. Desktop GPUs

Approximate Equivalent:

• Rasterization: Between RX 6600 and RX 6600 XT
• Ray Tracing: Similar to RX 6600
• Memory: 16GB total (split), vs 8GB dedicated

Tips for Best Experience

1. Use FSR: Free performance boost in supported games
2. Install Governor: Essential for dynamic frequency scaling
3. Update Mesa: Always use Mesa 25.1.3+ for best compatibility
4. Try Proton-GE: Better compatibility than stock Proton
5. Monitor Temps: Keep GPU < 85°C for stability
6. Adequate VRAM: Use 4GB split for AAA games
7. Disable Mitigations: mitigations=off for +10-15% FPS
8. Optimize Kernel: Use 6.15.7-6.17.7 or 6.12-6.14 LTS, avoid 6.15.0-6.15.6 and 6.17.8+

See Also

• System Configuration
• BIOS VRAM Configuration
• Linux Distribution Recommendations
• Performance Troubleshooting