Install AMD GPU drivers for Linux and use Davinci Resolve with ease.
Install AMD GPU drivers for Linux and use Davinci Resolve with ease.
Hello everyone, I’m looking into how AMD GPUs perform with Linux for Davinci Resolve. It’s clear I’m still using an RX 6600, which I really like, but I’ve heard Nvidia GPUs are better for this purpose on Linux. Can I enable GPU acceleration with an AMD GPU without relying on the outdated AMD-GPU-PRO drivers? Should I consider ROCm or OpenCL? Which distributions have been most successful with this setup? Overall, I’m just trying to figure out if it’s possible to get this working so I can use Resolve for both work and podcasting. I’ve already gotten good at GIMP, Krita, and Inkscape, but I just need a solid video editor on Linux. I also tried installing pro drivers via the AUR on Manjaro and Endeavour without success. Thanks!
If you need further help, the BlackMagicDesign forum offers a search tool using terms like "amd, linux" or you can start a new thread on the subject. Below is a link to relevant discussions: https://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/searc...mit=Search
What concerns you about GPU-pro? I’m not representing other distributions, but on Arch OpenCL it can be added as a module. It works with the existing Mesa driver and still uses the open-source stack, so it shouldn’t interfere with your base driver. For the required versions, the Arch Wiki page on DaVinci Resolve provides a helpful table and a test script you can run to check compatibility. It looks like as long as you have Vega or later, Mesa for OpenGL and RoCM for OpenCL support will work fine—just note the package names might differ across distros.
Checking the discussion boards is helping a lot; the link you shared really simplifies finding answers!
AMD-GPU-PRO works well for workstations but comes with installation challenges. Its gaming speed is significantly lower than the free driver built into the Linux kernel. I’m exploring a different AUR package on another machine to test alternatives. If Resolve isn’t an option, I’m stuck using Windonts… this is frustrating!
AMDGPU-PRO is built on top of the open-source AMDGPU Driver and Mesa stack. The only version that shows a significant drop in performance is AMDVLK, mainly because RADV isn’t a standard implementation and Linux users often target it. For OpenGL, the behavior switches between the two, so either should work. On Arch Linux, you can install "opencl-amd" from the AUR; depending on the setup, you might also need "amdgpu-pro-libgl." Your Vulkan setup stays unchanged, keeping Proton and Wine+DXVK functional. If you prefer a full AMDGPU-PRO installation, you can adjust it globally or per application via the VULKAN settings. According to the Arch Wiki, you may need to remove "mesa-opencl" if using Davinci Resolve properly.
In fact, setting up AMD cards on Linux should be easier than installing Nvidia cards, particularly for someone just starting with Linux. AMD also offers Eyefinity features, whereas Mosaic is only available with Nvidia Quadro. You're correct about performance—Nvidia generally leads. If you're new to Linux, you can use AMD right now and keep an eye on future updates for better Nvidia options.