Replace iGPU with a dedicated GPU in the VM configuration and set it up for the host.
Replace iGPU with a dedicated GPU in the VM configuration and set it up for the host.
Your system has a strong integrated Radeon R7 GPU that can handle most games before 2013 smoothly. The GT210 is much slower, but you're asking if you can route the IGPU to the VM while the GT210 runs locally. Yes, it's theoretically possible with the right configuration and drivers.
Wouldn't it be simpler to send the 210 value to your VM? Also, which VM software are you currently using?
My GPU performance is stronger, so I’d like to enjoy gaming inside a virtual machine. As mentioned, I’m free to choose any operating system and VM tool if required.
Ideal setup would include a modern Linux distribution and virtualization tools. For gaming, I’d prefer titles that run smoothly on mid-range hardware. The R7 200 series isn’t particularly strong, so I’d focus on games that balance performance with accessibility.
Use Arch Linux as your distribution and any virtual machine software you prefer. I’m aiming for older titles, possibly up to Skyrim. The R7 200 series works fine—my GPU is more capable than the R7 240, though it’s a bit less than the 250. Keep in mind that VRAM matters, which is why I have 2133MHz RAM. It isn’t extremely powerful (R7 260 is decent), but I can run League of Legends on Windows with ultra settings at 80 FPS and Skyrim at high with light visual effects at 40 FPS. Also, the AMD drivers on my system aren’t ideal; open-source options tend to lag or have bugs, only supporting OpenGL 3.0. AMDGPU-Pro has stopped working after updates and only supports Ubuntu 16.04. AMDGPU without Pro is functional but doesn’t significantly outperform open-source solutions.
According to Orical's VM software, you should be able to bypass the internet and select the GPU available. Since you only have one GPU, it’s unclear whether this will function, but it’s worth testing.
IOMMU support isn't possible with iGPUs because they don't use the standard PCIe bus. These cards connect more closely to the host CPU, making virtual passthrough unreliable. Attempting it would likely cause strange issues and glitches from AMD-Vi implementation.
I received the information you provided. I used the referenced guide to proceed. Everything worked until Windows started and displayed "Unknown PCI device." The driver installer reported "no AMD hardware was found."