GNU/Linux AlmaLinux 9 Installing Vulkan Driver – Step by step Guide
How to Install Vulkan Driver in AlmaLinux GNU/Linux 9 Desktop – Step by Step Tutorial.
And AlmaLinux 9 includes improved support for Vulkan, the modern Graphics API that boosts Gaming and 3D Applications performance on Linux Desktops.
Follow this Guide to properly Install and Configure Vulkan Drivers on AlmaLinux 9, ensuring compatibility with the latest GPU Hardware and Software.
Some of the relevant Features are:
- High Performance: Vulkan delivers low-overhead graphics rendering for faster and efficient GPU utilization.
- Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with multiple Linux distros including AlmaLinux 9.
- Enhanced Gaming Experience: Improves frame rates and graphics quality in modern 3D games.
- Better Multithreading: Efficiently distributes workload across multi-core processors for smoother performance.
- Wide GPU Compatibility: Supports AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel graphics cards on Linux systems.
- Open Source: Vulkan is an open standard API supported by the Khronos Group.
- Future Ready: Prepares your system for the latest 3D applications and graphics technologies.
1. Installing Vulkan Driver on AlmaLinux 9
To install Vulkan Driver on AlmaLinux 9, start by enabling the required repositories:
sudo subscription-manager repos --enable codeready-builder-for-rhel-9-$(arch)-rpms
Then install Vulkan runtime and tools:
sudo dnf install vulkan-loader vulkan-tools vulkan-validation-layers
(If you’re new, check the Terminal QuickStart Guide.)
Now install the Vulkan Mesa drivers for AMD and Intel GPUs:
sudo dnf install mesa-vulkan-drivers mesa-vulkan-drivers.i686
For NVIDIA GPUs, first ensure you’ve installed the proprietary NVIDIA driver for proper Vulkan support:
Then install NVIDIA Vulkan support libraries:
sudo dnf install xorg-x11-drv-nvidia xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-libs
2. Verify Vulkan Driver Installation on AlmaLinux
Test Vulkan support with the following command. It will show detailed GPU and Vulkan driver info:
vulkaninfo | less
