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This does not answer my question; I do not intend to buy AMD GPU. I can simply revert back to .106 version, but I want to understand how other people no longer experience lag while I do...even with similar configurations. My gut says it has something to do with kexts, config.plist file or my method of getting the drivers via the Benjamin.dobell nvidia-update script. Suggestions are greatly appreciated, thank you.
It answers your question if you want instant performance boost. The answer is AMD.
You are asking the impossible here. People are getting varying performances with nVidia cards. Some works, some doesn't. Some applications lag, some don't lag. Some modified WebDrivers work, some doesn't.
I just don't want to spend time with "experimental" GPUs. Time is too precious and we have other things to worry about.
If you want "unofficial" and "non-tested" support go with nVidia. You will get varying results with your modified WebDrivers. nVidia just has not optimized their drivers for a very long time.
nVidia will never dedicate enough resources to make their drivers "official" until Apple partners with them somehow and helps them out.
This MIGHT happen in the future since eGPU is now officially supported by Apple. However, if you want instant results, go get an AMD card and your troubles will go away.
I'm only stating this because I'm very pragmatic as a person, so take my opinion however you want. I'm just recommending a solution.
Also does a GPU brand really matter? Get what works best and you can always go back and forth whenever it suits you. Don't be blinded by labels.
Vega 64 is between 1080 to 1080Ti in terms of performance which is pretty damn good already.
I've personally moved on from nVidia to AMD due to this and have never been happier. It saved me so much time and effort trying to make nVidia GPUs work with every new release of macOS.
Now macOS 10.13.4 supports AMD OOB on modern cards without any kexts, it makes the deal way better too. Just plug and play.
I'm not here endorsing any company, I actually preferred nVidia for 10+ years even in real Macs like the Cheese Grater I would buy something like a 780Ti way back when it was a top line card.
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