Blender Benchmark does not see my AMD GPU

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Hello,

I want to benchmark my GPU and I downloaded the latest Blender Benchmark launcher (v 3.3.0) from https://opendata.blender.org

I started it, then selected benchmark version 5.1.0, downloaded the files, and then I wanted to choose my device. However, Blender Benchmark only sees my CPU, not my graphics card.

My system:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600
  • GPU: AMD Radeon 7800 XT
  • Motherboard: Asrock B650 PG Lightning
  • OS: Fedora 43

Since opendata.blender has benchmarks for this GPU I assume it is supported somehow. What could I try to fix this and what additional data should I provide?

Kind regards!

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The benchmark may need updating for newer Linux versions. You could try it using older Fedora Live USB, but newer kernels may improve performance.

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I’m on kernel 6.19.10-200.fc43.x86_64

But this problem has already existed like a year ago with benchmark 5.0.0. Therefore my guess is that it’s not related to the kernel version.

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There is a lot more to a Linux version than just the kernel. New versions of libraries, old libraries replaced by new libraries with different interfaces, etc.

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GPU rendering on AMD requires HIP support, which in turn relies on ROCm. Did you install ROCm?

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I had installed ROCm initially for Folding@Home. I revisited their guide and discovered I forgot to install a package. Now the card is recognized! :partying_face:

Thanks!

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