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Linux is Destroying Windows in Gaming Performance

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Here is a summary of the video:

00:00 The video discusses how Linux-based operating systems like SteamOS are outperforming Windows 11 in gaming on portable devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S.

00:44 The Legion Go S running SteamOS (a Linux distribution) shows better performance and battery life compared to the Windows 11 version, despite having identical hardware.

01:34 The video criticizes the bloat and inefficiency of Windows 11, citing issues like the resource-heavy Start menu.

02:52 Benchmarks show significantly higher framerates in popular AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077, Doom Eternal, and The Witcher 3 when running on the SteamOS version compared to Windows 11.

04:42 The video explains that this performance advantage is achieved despite the games not being natively supported on Linux, thanks to the Proton compatibility layer.

06:25 The video argues that Windows' degradation in performance over the years, combined with Linux's improvements, have now made Linux a viable and even preferable option for PC gaming.

08:16 The video also highlights the significant battery life advantage of the SteamOS-powered Legion Go S, making it a more attractive option for portable gaming.

09:03 The video concludes by recommending Linux-based portable gaming devices over their Windows counterparts, citing the performance, battery life, and privacy benefits.