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radeontop
radeontop monitors GPU usage on AMD Radeon graphics cards in real time from the terminal.
- Licença
- GPL-2.0
- Versão mais recente
- 1.4
O que é o radeontop?
radeontop is a lightweight command-line tool that displays real-time utilization statistics for AMD Radeon GPUs. It reads directly from kernel interfaces like debugfs and provides a top-like view of GPU activity. Developed primarily for Linux, it has been around since the early 2010s and remains functional, though updates are infrequent.
It's best suited for system administrators, Linux enthusiasts, or users troubleshooting GPU performance on older or open-source-driven AMD setups. It doesn't support modern GPU monitoring APIs like AMD's own ADL or ROCm, so its compatibility is limited to certain legacy and open-source kernel drivers.
Compared to NVIDIA FrameView, radeontop feels dated and far more basic. It doesn't capture frame times, overlay performance, or export detailed logs. It’s strictly a real-time monitoring tool with minimal visual feedback—closer to running 'top' than a full-featured performance analyzer.
Ideal para: Monitoring basic GPU load on older AMD hardware using the radeon driver.
Principais recursos do radeontop
- Real-time GPU utilization percentage
- Terminal-based, top-like interface
- No X11 or desktop environment dependency
- Supports older AMD Radeon chips with radeon driver
- Minimal resource overhead
- Displays busy percentages for different GPU units
- Runs with root or appropriate debugfs permissions
Prós
- Lightweight and fast
- Works on headless systems
- No GPU driver stack beyond kernel required
- Useful for diagnosing GPU load in servers or minimal setups
- Available in major distro repositories
Contras
- Only supports older AMD GPUs with radeon driver
- Does not work with modern amdgpu driver on many chips
- Requires root or debugfs access
- No logging, graphing, or export features
Programas do Windows que o radeontop substitui
Como instalar o radeontop no Linux
sudo apt install radeontopsudo apt install radeontopsudo dnf install radeontopsudo pacman -S radeontopsudo zypper install radeontopDicas para quem vem do Windows
If you're used to NVIDIA FrameView, know that radeontop doesn't record data or show frame timing. It only shows current GPU usage in a terminal. You won't get CSV exports or on-screen overlays. Instead, think of it as a quick diagnostic tool—run it with sudo when needed, check the load, and exit. There are no configuration files or shortcuts to learn, just 'radeontop' and 'q' to quit.
radeontop: perguntas frequentes
Does radeontop work with modern AMD GPUs?
No, it only works with older AMD GPUs using the legacy radeon kernel driver. Most modern AMD GPUs use the amdgpu driver, which radeontop does not support.
Why does radeontop require root access?
It reads GPU usage data from debugfs, which typically requires root or specific permissions. You can adjust debugfs permissions to avoid sudo, but that's not recommended on shared systems.
Can radeontop monitor GPU temperature or clock speeds?
No, it only shows GPU utilization percentages. For temperature or clocks, use tools like riva-tuner for NVIDIA or amdgpu-related scripts and sensors for AMD.
Is there a GUI alternative to radeontop?
There's no direct GUI equivalent for AMD GPUs on Linux. Some users combine radeontop with other tools like lm-sensors or use GPU-specific scripts for more detailed monitoring.
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