Amazon Luna servers will run Windows games directly on Nvidia T4 GPUs

No need for Stadia-style ports to Linux.

[Vits]

That is interesting. So know we have Luna running the Windows versions of the games, Stadia that requires a specific port to Linux and Game Pass that currently run from actual console boards.

[RaidenBlack]

I think Stadia runs on AMD GPUs whereas this uses 8TF Nvidia GPUs.

[fr0sty]

An interesting point I read...

"While the T4 is based on the same TU104 GPU that powers the GeForce RTX 2080 Super, a measure 70W TDP could mean a poor 4K experience relative to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X."

[Vits]

That would be correct. While there very few gaming benchmarks about the T4. It should theoretically be in the same league as a RTX 2070 - only a bit higher.

And that is most likely the reason why there will not be 4K on launch.

[phoenixwing]

the only way amazon would get me to use their service is if it comes free with prime which it doesn't so i see no point
edit: also realized i don't have a fast enough connection to use it anyway. Sticking to game pass where i can download them onto my hard drive.