SteamOS vs Windows 11 – Benchmarks on Mac Pro 5,1 (Tomb Raider & Cyberpunk 2077 via GOG/Heroic)

SteamOS vs Windows 11 – Gaming Benchmarks on Mac Pro 5,1 (Tomb Raider & Cyberpunk 2077 via GOG/Heroic)

In this video, I benchmark SteamOS (fork) against Windows 11 on a Mac Pro 5,1, using two demanding games:
🎮 Tomb Raider (2013)
🎮 Cyberpunk 2077 (via GOG + Heroic Games Launcher)

Cyberpunk was installed using Heroic, launched through Steam integration for controller and overlay support. This setup demonstrates how modern Linux gaming is now more accessible—even on older hardware like the Mac Pro 5,1.

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🔧 What’s in the Video:
• Installing a SteamOS fork on Mac Pro 5,1
• Setting up Heroic Games Launcher for GOG titles
• Running Cyberpunk 2077 through Heroic + Steam on Linux
• Performance comparisons with a Windows 11 install on the same hardware
• FPS and gameplay impressions on both OS setups

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you can get steam fork here https://wiki.steamfork.org

If you’re looking to breathe new life into your Mac Pro or explore Linux as a gaming platform, this benchmark should give you a solid idea of what’s possible—especially when using tools like Heroic Launcher and Proton.

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