FEX 2605 Boosts x86_64 Emulation on ARM64, Adds Snapdragon X2 Elite Fixes
FEX 2605 was released this weekend as the latest monthly feature update to the open-source emulator for running Linux x86_64 binaries on ARM64 (AArch64) devices. This release brings general performance improvements and includes initial fixes specifically for the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. The project, which is sponsored by Valve, is crucial for enabling a broader range of software on ARM64 Linux systems. Phoronix notes that FEX is "planned for use with the upcoming Steam Frame as well as being relevant to Linux gaming on other 64-bit ARM laptops and other devices," highlighting its importance for the future of ARM-based Linux gaming.