Windows dxdiag display equivalent in Linux
Displays OpenGL renderer and driver information.
dxdiag display
glxinfo -B
glxinfo -B
glxinfo -B
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "dxdiag display" is used to show graphics renderer. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "glxinfo -B". Displays OpenGL renderer and driver information. This reference is grouped under System & Storage → Hardware Info.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows dxdiag display maps to glxinfo -B for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux disks, storage and mounts.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show graphics renderer
Displays OpenGL renderer and driver information.
glxinfo -B
Show graphics renderer
glxinfo --help
Show command help when supported
man glxinfo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
glxinfo -B
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: dxdiag display
glxinfo -BReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
glxinfo -B | Show graphics renderer |
glxinfo --help | Show command help when supported |
man glxinfo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "glxinfo -B" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | glxinfo -B |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | glxinfo -B |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | glxinfo -B |
Same command on this distribution. |
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