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NVIDIA Releases GeForce NOW Beta For Linux
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NVIDIA announced a beta GeForce NOW app for Linux, currently limited to Ubuntu 24.04, offering similar streaming features to Windows including up to 5K at 120 FPS or 1080p at 360 FPS for Ultimate subscribers. NVIDIA notes Windows can reach 240 FPS at 5K while Linux is capped at 120 FPS, recommends 65 Mbps and under 40 ms latency, and lists several Linux-specific feature limitations.
Key Points
- 1Announces Linux beta limited to Ubuntu 24.04 with GeForce NOW streaming features
- 2Highlights parity with Windows tiers but caps Linux at 5K 120 FPS versus Windows 240 FPS
- 3Requires 65 Mbps and <40 ms latency; recent GPUs needed for RTX 5080 performance tier
Scoring Rationale
Official NVIDIA beta announcement and practical specs; limited novelty and narrow Linux availability reduce broader impact.
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