A new open-source project called low_latency_layer brings NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag 2 support to AMD and Intel GPUs on Linux. The project implements the VK_NV_low_latency2 and VK_AMD_anti_lag Vulkan extensions. It works with any GPU, bypassing the need for official driver support.
Tested on popular games with latency improvements
The project was tested on Counter-Strike 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil Requiem, and Marvel Rivals. According to Phoronix, low_latency_layer delivered the best latency in those games, beating the Mesa Linux implementation and even official Windows implementations. Installation requires manual file changes and command-line commands.
The low_latency_layer project is available now globally on GitHub.
Phoronix reported that the open-source layer outperformed both Mesa's Linux implementation and Windows-native low-latency solutions in testing. The project's ability to work across GPU vendors without official driver support makes it a flexible option for Linux gamers seeking reduced input lag.
Source: TweakTown
