Intel Uhd Graphics 730 Ubuntu -

Intel GPUs generally perform well under both, but here is the verdict:

| Feature | Xorg | Wayland (Ubuntu default since 22.04) | |------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Tearing | Possible (TearFree fixes)| None | | Multi-monitor mixed DPI| Weak | Excellent | | Screen recording | Works | Requires PipeWire + portal | | Gaming (fullscreen) | Slightly better FPS | Near identical (with VRR) |

Recommendation: Stick with Wayland on GNOME (Ubuntu default). If you use KDE or encounter input lag, switch to Xorg from the login screen gear icon.

Boot into Ubuntu and open a terminal. Run these commands: intel uhd graphics 730 ubuntu

For native Linux games, lower settings and use gamemoderun:

sudo apt install gamemode
gamemoderun steam

Intel uses fully open-source drivers:

No proprietary drivers – Unlike NVIDIA, you never download from Intel’s website. Intel GPUs generally perform well under both, but

sudo apt install mesa-vulkan-drivers vulkan-tools -y

Run these commands to confirm the system sees your UHD 730:

lspci -nn | grep VGA
# Output example: 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Intel Corporation AlderLake-S GT1 [UHD Graphics 730] [8086:4682]
glxinfo -B | grep "OpenGL renderer"
Ubuntu LTS ships older Mesa. For up to 20% better OpenGL performance in some workloads, use the Kisak Mesa PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kisak/kisak-mesa
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Then reboot. This provides newer Vulkan and OpenGL optimizations for Alder Lake graphics.