Wayland cuts Linux input lag; VRR and DXVK deliver mixed results
Using a DIY light‑sensor rig, the author measured end‑to‑end input latency across X11, Wayland, variable‑refresh‑rate (VRR) displays and the DXVK low‑latency fork. Wayland consistently outperformed X11, while VRR helped only when frame times fluctuated and the DXVK pacer showed modest gains in uncapped scenarios. The data debunks the myth that Wayland is slower for gamers.