- One YouTube user swapped Xbox ROG Ally X’s Windows OS for Bazzite, a Linux-based OS, and saw a considerable performance increase.
- Up to 32% higher FPS were noticed on the handheld with Linux installed.
- The handheld has a lot of untapped potential, and Microsoft needs to work on the software aspect.
Microsoft’s entry into the handheld market is off to a strong start, as the Xbox ROG Ally X debuts with impressive reviews. Despite the $1,000 price tag, the device has sold out among all retailers.
However, if there is one thing to fix with the Xbox ROG Ally X, it’s the software. Microsoft’s Xbox experience seems unpolished and lacking so far. Fortunately, one YouTuber has managed to replace the default Windows OS with Bazzite, a Linux-based OS, and achieved up to 32% higher FPS, along with other benefits.
Why it matters: The Xbox ROG Ally X still has considerable untapped potential, as shown by this new benchmark. Microsoft needs to improve its software experience if it wants a bright and stable future in the handheld market.
Cyber Dopamine, a YouTuber mainly known for his content on handheld PCs, did this experiment of swapping the OS on the Xbox ROG Ally X. The results are as follows.
| Game | Power Mode | Windows FPS | Linux FPS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 | 17W | 47 | 62 | +15 FPS (+31.91%) |
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 | 13W | 35 | 37 | +2 FPS (+5.71%) |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 17W | 50 | 62 | +12 FPS (+24.00%) |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 35W | 60 | 65 | +5 FPS (+8.33%) |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 13W | 38 | 37 | −1 FPS (−2.63%) |
| Average FPS gain (Linux vs Windows) | +6.6 FPS (+13.47%) |
Overall, an average performance increase of 13.47% was noted across all these titles on Bazzite when tested on different configurations.
Other than that, overall FPS were much stable and waking up from the sleep state is pretty fast compared to the sluggish wait on Windows.
This also raises the question of whether the Xbox ROG Ally X has a lot more potential waiting to be unleashed. If the Xbox PC software experience were to be refined, the output would be a lot better since it would be tailored for the handheld itself.
Still, the device is pretty capable even with its current OS state. When running Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, testing reveals the Xbox ROG Ally X performs closer to PS5 rather than the Steam Deck.
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